Think and Act Locally

This ebook argues for the legitimacy of secession in the United States, citing historical precedents and philosophical arguments. The author contends that deeply divided moral universes among Americans necessitate a peaceful separation rather than continued conflict. He contrasts the Hobbesian model of a unified, indivisible state with the Althusian model of a federation of independent societies....

This eBook, Education Without the State, compiles podcast interviews advocating for the privatization of education. The authors argue that government-run schools are inefficient and ineffective, citing examples of low-cost private schools thriving in developing nations that outperform their publicly funded counterparts. They contend that parents would find ways to fund education without state inte...

This text comprises excerpts from Tom Woods’s book, Deregulation Bogeyman, which challenges the conventional wisdom blaming the 2008 financial crisis on deregulation. Woods argues that government policies, particularly the Federal Reserve’s actions and government housing programs, were the primary culprits, not a lack of regulation. The excerpts include interviews with Peter Wallison and Edward St...

This document critiques the media’s and public health officials’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The author argues that lockdowns, mask mandates, and social distancing measures were ineffective in controlling the virus’s spread, presenting numerous charts and graphs to support this claim. He highlights inconsistencies in the messaging from experts and the media, emphasizing the lack of correlat...

This ebook, “Bernie Sanders Is Wrong,” refutes Bernie Sanders’s political and economic viewpoints. It critiques Sanders’s proposals regarding Scandinavian social models, government spending on alternative energy, and a $15 minimum wage. The book features transcripts from Tom Woods’s podcast, featuring interviews with various experts who provide counterarguments to Sanders’s positions. These counte...

Warning About these Books If it’s your opinion that the American Establishment has been doing a terrific job and has the American people’s best interests at heart, these books are not for you. The books on this page defy conventional opinion: on guns, on Ukraine, on “deregulation,” on education, on secession, on the Federal Reserve, and plenty more. Tom Woods was honored with the Hayek Lifetime Ac...

This December 2024 Deer Park, Texas economic development newsletter highlights local business news, including a new jiu-jitsu academy, a teen-focused escape room, and the 100th anniversary of the Houston Pilots Association. It also celebrates Shell Federal Credit Union’s workplace ranking and mentions Deer Park’s ranking as a “hot” real estate market. Furthermore, the newsletter provides informati...

This November 2024 Deer Park, Texas economic development newsletter announces several business updates. Antonio’s Italian Grill celebrates 36 years, Deer Park Dental Group purchased a new building, and Kung Fu Tea is for sale. Additionally, Victory Properties reopened after renovations, Wellstone Massage & Spa is hiring, and BiBi’s House of Kabob marks its 15th anniversary. Finally, new busine...

This October 2024 Deer Park, Texas economic development newsletter announces several business openings and closings, including a new boutique, a bakery with new ownership, and a fire protection company relocation. It also lists businesses for sale—a Kung Fu Tea franchise and the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce building. Additionally, the newsletter highlights information about Deer Park ISD’s histor...

This document presents the City of Deer Park’s FY24-25 annual budget, detailing revenue projections from various sources like taxes, fines, fees, and grants. The budget also outlines expenditures across different city departments, including public safety, administration, and public works. Personnel schedules for each department are included, showing staffing levels. Finally, it provides detailed w...

This annual report from the City of Deer Park, Texas, details the city’s finances and debt for fiscal year 2023. Key highlights include a AAA credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, the complete issuance of voter-approved bonds since 1986, and a slight decrease in population coupled with a modest increase in full-time equivalent personnel. The report also provides data on tax rates, assessed va...

This document is the City of Deer Park, Texas Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. It includes the basic financial statements , which present the city’s financial position and activities using both government-wide and fund-based accounting. Required supplementary information provides additional detail on the budget, pension plans, and other post-empl...

This is a December 2024 edition of Around La Porte, a community newspaper featuring local news, events, and announcements from La Porte, Texas. The issue highlights city council approvals, a new student life ministry, holiday events, school achievements, sports updates, and business promotions. It also includes a crossword puzzle, a deer hunting forecast, and updates on local businesses and organi...

This is a series of Facebook posts about a young man in Deer Park, Texas, who drives recklessly in a red BMW. The posts detail multiple instances of dangerous driving and express concern for the safety of others. The owner of the car, the young man’s father, responds to the posts and apologizes for his son’s behavior, stating that he has taken away the car. Many users comment on the incident, with...

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This collection of text comes from the November 2024 issue of “Around La Porte,” a community newspaper that covers events, news, sports, and local businesses in the La Porte, Texas area. The text includes articles highlighting upcoming events, local business happenings, and updates on important community projects, such as the “Ike Dike” project and the Texas Coastal Barrier Project. It also covers...

This collection of text, likely taken from a local community newspaper, is a compilation of articles and announcements about the happenings in and around the city of La Porte, Texas, during the month of September 2024. The information covers a range of topics, including local events, community activities, local businesses, education, sports, and even the upcoming football season for the La Porte H...

This collection of text excerpts is from the August 2024 issue of a local La Porte, Texas newsletter called “Around La Porte”. It covers a variety of topics including upcoming events, city council actions, community news, sports updates, and business promotions. The newsletter also features an obituary section, information about the local school district, a crossword puzzle, and details about the...

This document is a collection of articles from a local community newspaper in La Porte, Texas. The articles cover a range of topics, including local news, community events, business updates, school news, sports, and recreational activities. Several articles highlight local residents and businesses, while others report on important issues facing the community, such as the development of industrial...

This collection of articles and announcements from the June 2024 edition of “Around La Porte” provides local news and information for residents of the La Porte area in Texas. The newsletter covers a variety of topics including upcoming events, community happenings, local businesses, government announcements, and even includes sports and fishing updates. The publication highlights local initiatives...

“Around La Porte” is a community newspaper published monthly in La Porte, Texas. The sources you provided are excerpts from the May 2024 issue, which features local events, news, and advertisements, as well as a variety of articles covering topics such as city council meetings, school events, upcoming elections, obituaries, and local sports. The newspaper also provides community information about...

This collection of text excerpts is a compilation of articles and information from the April 2024 edition of “Around La Porte,” a local community newspaper for La Porte, Texas. The publication covers a variety of local happenings including upcoming events such as the Sylvan Beach Festival and the annual La Porte Livestock Show and Rodeo, local business announcements and updates, community news, an...

Around La Porte is a monthly community newspaper that provides news, events, and information for residents of La Porte, Texas. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including local government, schools, businesses, sports, community events, and entertainment. The sources are a collection of articles and listings published in the March 2024 edition of the newspaper. The articles cover local...

This is a February 2024 edition of a community newspaper focusing on the city of La Porte, Texas, and surrounding areas. The newspaper provides local news and events, including information on a Cajun Fest cook-off, an upcoming performance by the Harlem Wizards, and a celebration of Black History Month. The publication also highlights local businesses, government initiatives, and community organiza...