FFF Articles consists of every article that has ever been published by The Future of Freedom Foundation in reverse chronological order from our inception in 1989 to date. You can also search for FFF articles on the right side of the page under Find Freedom on FFF.
by James Bovard
The Transportation Security Administration has created more gantlets at American airports than most travelers realize. It has continually changed the rules for flying since it first deployed its 40,000+ army of screeners across the land. Americans are at much greater risk of being arrested or fined in the airport for not kowtowing to federal agents. ... [click for more]
by Gregory Bresiger
Executive agreements shall not be made in lieu of treaties.... The President shall publish all executive agreements except that those which in his judgment require secrecy shall be submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress in lieu of publication.
— Part of one of the proposed Bricker amendments
The powers not delegated to the United States ... [click for more]
by William L. Anderson
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
In 1965, the U.S. economy was unquestionably the most productive and vibrant in the world. Doctors and hospital administrators were enjoying high revenues, and at that time health insurers generally did not worry about such things as “cost containment.” Life in the medical field was a ... [click for more]
by George Leef
Foreign Follies: America’s New Global Empire
by Doug Bandow (Xulon Press, 2006); 383 pages, $19.99.
George Washington unfortunately sided with the big-government federalists when it came to domestic policy, but his famous Farewell Address contained some sage advice for America when it came to foreign policy — not to get ... [click for more]
by Jacob G. Hornberger
Jacob G. Hornberger on "From Empire and Intervention to Freedom and Republic" at the Future of Freedom Foundation's Restoring the Republic, 2008.
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by Sheldon Richman
Why do people get upset with Barack Obama for not wearing a flag pin on his lapel or with Michelle Obama for suggesting she’s not been proud of her country until now? Why is failing to “support the troops” regarded as a sin?
Because it’s a secular blasphemy to do or say ... [click for more]
by Jacob G. Hornberger
Our exciting June 6-8 conference “Restoring the Republic 2008: Foreign Policy and Civil Liberties” begins next week! There’s still time to register. We have now opened up the conference to daily registration — $195 for one day and $360 for two days, including 3 meals per day at the Hyatt Regency ... [click for more]
by Jacob G. Hornberger
The Future of Freedom Foundation is pleased to announce that Congressman Ron Paul, who has just been added to the roster of speakers at the Foundation’s upcoming June 6-8 conference “Restoring the Republic 2008: Foreign Policy and Civil Liberties,” will be awarded The Future of Freedom Foundation’s first-ever “Lifetime Achievement Award for Advancing Liberty.” ... [click for more]
by Jacob G. Hornberger
If I were asked to rank libertarians for integrity, courage, and devotion to principle, I would place James Bovard and Sheldon Richman in a tie for first place. One of my personal highlights of being president of The Future of Freedom Foundation is having had the honor of working closely with ... [click for more]
by Mark Richards
Over the years many people — family members, co-workers, and others — with whom I have come in contact have asked me why I think and believe what I do with regard to politics, economics, history, philosophy, and related topics. To put it another way, these people are curious as to ... [click for more]
by Sheldon Richman
How many times will people be fooled by a presidential contenders claim that he is a new kind of politician?
Sen. Barack Obama has made this the centerpiece of his campaign. He strives to hold himself above the partisan fray and talks about changing Washington. As a result, some people look on Obama as a savior who needs to be ... [click for more]
by Anthony Gregory
I am honored to be returning as a speaker to the second annual Future of Freedom Foundation conference on foreign policy and civil liberties, which takes place June 6 through June 8 at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, Virginia, and, as last year, features a fantastic array of speakers.
Last years conference was tied for my favorite libertarian event ... [click for more]