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The Peter Schiff podcast analyzes recent market downturns, attributing them to stagflation. It examines disappointing consumer sentiment and PMI data, alongside rising inflation expectations. Schiff critiques the Federal Reserve’s handling of inflation and questions their reliance on a 2% target. He discusses Japan’s struggle with inflation and its potential impact on US markets, and then reviews...

The article examines the growing disparity between the U.S. population and the fixed number of representatives in the House. It highlights how the population-to-representative ratio has increased dramatically since 1790, diluting the value of individual votes. The author examines the historical context of capping House membership at 435 in 1929, despite the population tripling since. The paper sug...

Frederick Douglass’s “John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College” is a speech delivered in 1881, honoring John Brown as a hero and martyr for his actions against slavery. Douglass recounts Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry, defends Brown’s motives, and emphasizes Brown’s profound impact on the fight against slavery. The speech also touches on Douglass’s personal relationship wit...

This is an excerpt from Frederick Douglass’s essay “Why is the Negro Lynched?” made available by Project Gutenberg. The essay addresses the rise of lynching in the South and the false accusations levied against Black men, particularly the charge of assaulting white women. Douglass challenges the motives and credibility of the accusers, highlighting the historical context of slavery and the ongoing...

The “fed-qe rebel capitalist news.mp3” audio excerpt covers several interconnected economic and political topics. It questions the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, specifically regarding quantitative tightening and potential easing, suggesting inconsistencies and possible manipulation. The speaker critiques the Fed’s actions and argues for a market-driven approach to interest rates. It then shif...

Mansa Musa, who ruled the Mali Empire from 1312 to 1337, oversaw a period of significant expansion, wealth, and cultural flourishing. He was a devout Muslim whose pilgrimage to Mecca brought Mali to the attention of the wider world, showcasing its immense gold reserves and facilitating trade. Musa expanded the empire, incorporating cities like Gao and Timbuktu, making them centers of Islamic learn...

This document is an ebook of Frederick Douglass’s 1847 speech, “Abolition Fanaticism in New York,” available through Project Gutenberg. The speech, delivered at an anti-slavery meeting, recounts Douglass’s experiences with abolitionism both in America and abroad. Douglass defends his appeals to England for support in the fight against American slavery, arguing for the need to expose slavery’s evil...

The provided journal anthology, “Agorism in the 21st Century,” explores various facets of agorism, a philosophy advocating for counter-economics and voluntary action outside state control. The texts examine agorism’s historical roots, its relationship to cryptocurrency, and its potential to create autonomous zones. Essays also discuss markets as tools or coercive forces, and consider “cold anarchy...

Samuel Edward Konkin III’s An Agorist Primer introduces agorism, a philosophy advocating for a free society achieved through counter-economics. The primer defines agorism and its core principles, contrasting it with libertarianism and other ideologies. It explores the application of counter-economics in various aspects of life, from business to personal choices, and emphasizes the importance of co...

Killer Mike, born Michael Santiago Render, is a multifaceted artist known for his work as a rapper, activist, and entrepreneur. His career began with early collaborations with Outkast, which helped launch his successful solo career, highlighted by his recent Grammy wins for his album Michael. He is also well known as one half of the dynamic hip-hop duo Run the Jewels, alongside El-P. Beyond music,...

The text chronicles the history of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street, from its rise in the early 20th century to its destruction in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. It explores the factors that contributed to Greenwood’s success, including Black entrepreneurship, community support, and the desire for economic independence. The text also details the tragic events of the massa...

The Voluntaryist Handbook compiles essays and excerpts advocating for voluntaryism, libertarianism, and anarcho-capitalism as alternatives to state control. These writings critique the state’s use of coercion, taxation, and war, while championing individual rights, free markets, and voluntary cooperation. Several arguments critique both mainstream political ideologies and explore historical exampl...

Madam C.J. Walker was a pioneering African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist who achieved remarkable success in the early 20th century. The sources highlight her journey from poverty to becoming a self-made millionaire through her innovative hair care products designed for Black women. Walker’s business acumen, marketing strategies, and empowerment of Black women through her sale...

Expat Money, founded by Mikkel Thorup, is a firm and community focused on assisting individuals in establishing international lives. They provide guidance on tax mitigation, second residencies, and offshore investments. Thorup’s personal experience and expertise inform the company’s strategies, which emphasize freedom, privacy, and wealth protection. The organization fosters a supportive network t...

Mikkel Thorup’s “Plan-B Residencies & Instant Citizenships” report offers guidance on obtaining second passports and citizenships. The report outlines the distinctions between tourist visas, permanent residency, and citizenship, emphasizing the advantages and disadvantages of each. It explores various paths to citizenship, including ancestry, naturalization, investment, and birthright. The doc...

The YouTube transcript from “misesmedia” contrasts individualism and progressivism using historical and philosophical perspectives. It traces progressivism to figures like Henry Adams, who favored centralized social engineering, and contrasts this with the individualist ideas championed by economists like Friedrich Hayek. Progressivism prioritizes societal needs through bureaucratic expertise and...

The text introduces agorism, a philosophy and strategy for achieving a stateless society through counter-economics, which encompasses all economic activities not sanctioned by the state. It contrasts agorism with other libertarian approaches, particularly party-based political action, emphasizing the importance of undermining the state through market-based civil disobedience. The author, Samuel Ed...

This newsletter from the “No Agenda” show seeks financial support from its audience. It details various ways to donate, including recurring subscriptions and one-time contributions. The newsletter promises in-depth news analysis free from corporate or advertiser influence. It touches on the political climate, discussing Trump’s impact, the behavior of liberal women, and a comparison of a German le...

Project Gutenberg is a volunteer effort to digitize and distribute cultural works, offering them for free in electronic formats. The excerpt provided is from “The Social Evolution of the Black South” by W.E.B. Du Bois, digitized by Project Gutenberg. Du Bois’s work examines the changing social dynamics of Black communities in the American South after slavery. It explores the evolution of Black soc...

“The Crisis,” Volume One, Number Three, from January 1911, is a Project Gutenberg eBook offering a record of the darker races, edited by W. E. B. Du Bois. It presents articles, editorials, and news items concerning the political, social, economic, and educational status of African Americans at the time, as well as commentary on related issues. The document also contains advertisements for Black-ow...

“The Negro in the South,” a Project Gutenberg eBook by Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, explores the economic and religious experiences of African Americans. Washington’s essays focus on the economic development of the Negro race during and after slavery, highlighting the role of industrial training. Du Bois examines the economic revolution in the South and the complex relationship between...

The Crisis is a historical document: the first volume, number one, of a journal subtitled, A Record of the Darker Races, published in November 1910. Edited by W. E. B. Du Bois, with the co-operation of Oswald Garrison Villard, J. Max Barber, Charles Edward Russell, Kelly Miller, W. S. Braithwaite and M. D. Maclean, this issue addresses concerns relevant to African Americans at the turn of the cent...

W.E.B. Du Bois’s The Gift of Black Folk asserts the significant contributions of African Americans to the development of the United States, highlighting their influence despite facing slavery, discrimination, and persistent societal challenges. The text explores various aspects of Black contributions, including labor, military service, arts, literature, and religion. It details the often-overlooke...

This Project Gutenberg ebook offers a detailed biography of John Brown, exploring his early life, influences, and evolution into a fervent abolitionist. It traces his upbringing in a religious household, his experiences during the War of 1812, and his various ventures as a tanner, surveyor, and farmer. The text highlights Brown’s growing awareness of slavery’s injustices and his interactions with...

W.E.B. Du Bois’s “The Conservation of Races,” published in 1897, explores the concept of race and its significance in human history, particularly for African Americans. Du Bois argues that races are distinct groups with shared histories, traditions, and ideals, and that each race has a unique contribution to make to civilization. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining race identity and strivi...