Brazilian UFC Fighter Delivers Economic Punch to the Face
By Michael Maharrey Why is CNN suddenly highlighting an Austrian free-market economist? You can thank a Brazilian UFC fighter. After a recent victory, a bruised…
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Egyptians Turning to Silver to Hedge Against Inflation
By Michael Maharrey With gold prices skyrocketing in their local currency, Egyptians are turning to silver to protect their savings and wealth from skyrocketing price…
Jobs: You Might Want to Pay Attention to the Revisions
By Michael Maharrey Every month, we get a “strong” non-farm payroll report with a big headline number. Every month the market reacts with a stock…
Silver Is Underpriced Given Supply and Demand Dynamics
By Michael Maharrey Global industrial demand for silver in 2023 is expected to set a record leading to another big market deficit, according to preliminary…
INTERVIEW: The 2024 Sound Money Index and Legislative Progress
By Money Metals Mike Maharrey: I am Mike Maharrey. I am a financial analyst and journalist for Money Metals, and I’m here today with Jp…
Police Circumventing Warrant Requirements By Purchasing Data from Private Vendors
By Michael Maharrey John Adams warned us that if we give government an inch, it will take a mile. “The nature of the encroachment upon…
New York Bans Facial Recognition Technology in Schools
By Michael Maharrey ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 28, 2023) – Yesterday, New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty A. Rosa issued an order prohibiting schools in…
Now in Effect: Wyoming Law Expands Food Freedom Act, Opens Market to Small Egg and Dairy Producers
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, July 1st, a Wyoming law went into effect that will further increase food freedom in the state, and potentially alleviate some of…
Now in Effect: Iowa Law Legalizes Limited Raw Milk Sales
By Michael Maharrey Today, July 1st, an Iowa law legalizing the limited sale of raw milk and raw milk products in the state went into…
Signed as Law: Illinois Eliminates State Conformity with IRS Section 280E for Marijuana Businesses
By Michael Maharrey Last week, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that includes provisions eliminating the state’s conformity with Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 280E….
Signed as Law: Colorado Allows Online Payments for Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey Earlier this month, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill legalizing online payments for marijuana in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis…
Censorship Is the First Step Toward Tyranny
By Michael Maharrey If you want to subject people to tyranny, the first step is to eliminate the freeness of speech. If you can’t have…
Now in Effect: West Virginia Law Prohibits Using Credit Card Information to Track Firearms Purchases Without a Warrant
By Michael Maharrey Today, a West Virginia law goes into effect prohibiting state government entities from accessing information about firearm and ammunition purchases generated by…
Minnesota Becomes 23rd State to Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey On Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill into law to legalize marijuana for adult use in the state despite ongoing…