More reasons to sink the Jones Act
For politicians looking at new and innovative ways to both combat high gas prices and lower inflation (while doing a solid for infrastructure and the environment, too), they should take…
How the Jones Act enriches Russia
It came as a shock to some folks to learn that the U.S. imports oil from Russia. How could this be? It must be Joe Biden’s fault, right? One of…
Protectionists take to the seas
The traditional ways for industries to get favors or protection from government are to hire lobbyists, make campaign contributions, or both. But one industry that’s enjoyed government protection for a…
Time to bury a 135 year-old cronyist law at sea
The federal government maintains a thicket of laws from decades ago that have long outlived their usefulness and now serve only to rob the many to enrich the few. Among…
Time to Sink the Jones Act
The federal government has layers of rules and regulations that benefit the few at the expense of the many. It’s a behavior that’s sometimes called rent-seeking, a way to increase…
