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In his important lectures on the history of political thought, historian Ralph Raico examined five myths that many still believe about classical liberalism and the origins of modern ideology. 

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Five Myths about the History of Political Thought

Ryan McMaken discusses issues surrounding public school security measures in response to school shootings — and addresses some arguments made against increasing security. Text version: https://mises.org/wire/security-works-disney-%E2%80%94-cant-work-public-school

Ryan McMaken is the editor of Mises Wire and The Austrian.

Security Works at Disney — But Can't Work at a Public School?

Ryan McMaken discusses the rising homicide rate in Mexico, and addresses the argument that most illegal guns in Mexico are from the United States.

Text version: https://mises.org/wire/stop-blaming-mexican-violence-american-guns

Ryan McMaken is the editor of Mises Wire and The Austrian.

Stop Blaming Mexican Violence on American Guns

Ryan McMaken discusses how government agents and agencies are often not held accountable for their actions. Text version: https://mises.org/wire/lack-police-accountability-shows-social-contract-isnt-working

Ryan McMaken is the editor of Mises Wire and The Austrian.

Lack of Police Accountability Shows the "Social Contract" Isn't Working

With welfare, the US outspends Canada and Australia, and is on a par with Switzerland. On government healthcare, the US outspends nearly everyone. Text version: https://mises.org/wire/myth-americas-stingy-welfare-state

Ryan McMaken is the editor of Mises Wire and The Austrian.

The Myth of America's "Stingy" Welfare State

It is a myth that "we don't make things in America anymore." Thanks to automation, we simply need fewer people to make more stuff. Text version: https://mises.org/wire/manufacturing-jobs-are-overrated.

Ryan McMaken is the editor of Mises Wire and The Austrian.

Manufacturing Jobs Are Overrated

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