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Critics of free markets such as Oren Cass claim that Austrians and other supporters of the free economy are engaged in “market fundamentalism.” However, support for free markets is not an act of blind faith but is based upon understanding of how markets actually work.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/debunking-myth-market-fundamentalism

Throughout history, decentralization and secession have helped pave the way for more individual freedom. Naturally, political elites want to centralize everything, thus setting off the eternal battle between centralizers and decentralizers.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/forces-centralization-and-struggle-freedom

When does philosophy degenerate into simple propaganda? In this week's Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon examines the writings of Jürgen Habermas, concluding that much of what Habermas said was little more than ginned up Marxism.Original article: https://mises.org/friday-philosophy/jurgen-habermas-philosopher-marxist-propagandist

Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/libertarian-silence-japan

Despite the chaos and nonsense coming from the different factions involved, neocons and enemies of peace and freedom in America have been revealed.Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/12-day-war-was-political-disaster-america-and-israel

Both many Pro-Natalists as well as their critics have a Malthusian view of the world in which humans seem to be impervious to incentives and changing conditions. It is time for praxeologists to speak up.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/are-pro-natalists-real-malthusians

Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/israeli-restrictions-reporting-impact-sites-government-censorship

In the wake of the flooding disasters in Texas, a number of leftists made inflammatory remarks on social media, celebrating the death of flood victims. Our society has reached a low point to where people believe that the “right” political candidates can bring us better weather.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-every-natural-disaster-being-politicized

If President Trump really wanted to help Israel he would inform Netanyahu this week that not another US dollar would be sent to prop up his government.Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/what-trump-should-tell-netanyahu

As the latest housing bubble pops, home sellers are asking for unreal prices for their homes, while buyers are waiting for the prices to fall. Bill Pulte, Trump's Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is demanding the Fed force down interest rates to restart the unsustainable boom.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/bid-ask-spread-housing-and-pultes-law