Author: Thomas L. Knapp

Source: Liberalism.org
by Siri Terjesen

“How a voluntary, bottom-up answer to an information problem became a federally enforced cartel, and why prying it loose is a cause every liberal should own.” (07/01/26)

https://www.liberalism.org/p/the-academy-s-captured-gatekeepers

Source: Common Sense
by Paul Jacob

“We need a constitutional amendment to set the number of justices. Leaving to Congress the option of remaking the Court every time partisan control changes in Washington is … corrupting.” (07/01/26)

https://thisiscommonsense.org/2026/07/01/unpacking-the-court/

Source: Garrison Center
by Thomas L Knapp

“The colonists declared independence from Britain. … Today’s America is built on dependence, not independence. The average American is born in a government-regulated hospital, issued a government birth certificate, assigned a government identification number, shipped off as early as possible to government-regulated schools, graciously allowed by government to work in government-regulated businesses (if his or her government papers are found to be in order), retires on a government pension, and is eventually buried or cremated in accordance with government regulations. And, of course, every Fourth of July, he or she dutifully waves a piece of cloth representing that government, cries tears of gratitude for the brave government employees who defend his or her ‘freedom,’ and perhaps — if, and only if, the government allows it — enjoys some fireworks.” (07/01/26)

https://thegarrisoncenter.org/archives/20720

Source: Cato Institute
by Scott Lincicome & Chad Smitson

“Today (July 1) marks the official deadline for renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement — and the US is expected to miss it. As I argued in my latest Bloomberg column, the missed deadline won’t be entirely costless but also won’t be as consequential as many headlines suggest. For starters, a missed deadline today simply means the deal will revert to annual reviews until it’s either extended for 16 more years or expires in 2036—ten years away. This will inject uncertainty into North American supply chains, likely hampering investment on the margins. But in terms of day-to-day trade among the three nations, it’ll be unnoticeable. Trump could, of course, try to withdraw from the deal—any party can for any reason, with six months’ notice—and he’s threatened as much. But, as I explain in my column, it’s a safe bet he’s bluffing.” (07/01/26)

https://www.cato.org/blog/missed-usmca-deadline-doesnt-mean-deal-dead