Libertarian Jew

The political and religious musings of a Right-leaning, libertarian, formerly Orthodox Jew who emphasizes rationalism, pragmatism, common sense, and free, open-minded thought.

Friday, October 30, 2020

California Proposition 25: Should Cash Bail Be Replaced with Risk Assessment Tools?

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The right to a pretrial bail is so old that it predates the Magna Carta. It is a right that is also protected in the United States Constitu...
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

2020 State Ballot Hodgepodge: Florida Minimum Wage, Illinois Income Tax Reform, California Gig Economy, and Marijuana Legalization

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One of the things I enjoy most about election season is not the presidential election hullabaloo or even when you have Supreme Court justice...
Monday, October 5, 2020

A Sukkot Lesson on Schach and Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

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For a Jew, it's the most wonderful time of the year. Jews have four holidays crammed into a single month. We are currently in the middle...
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Friday, September 25, 2020

Let's Dismiss the Case for Court-Packing

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The death of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg could very well reverberate and affect our democracy for years to come. This would not be ...
Thursday, September 17, 2020

Should We Pay People to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine When It Is Available?

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Although it seems like the worst of the pandemic is behind us, we are far from returning to a pre-pandemic normal. Half of Americans are unl...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Exploratory Analysis on Sweden's Coronavirus Strategy: How Successful Has the Swedish Approach Been So Far?

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Many on the Left, particularly Senator Bernie Sanders, laud countries such as Sweden because the "Nordic model." Forget for a mome...
Thursday, August 13, 2020

Should States Be Encouraging Voting By Mail During the Pandemic?

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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced that his running mate for this election is to be Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA). With the ...
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