What Variances and Special Permits Are, Why They Matter
Local officials must protect this fundamental necessity by significantly reducing, expediting, or abolishing the hearing processes associated with obtaining a special permit or variance.
The Government Wants to Erase the Privacy of Crypto
The United States and other world governments have been running a financial surveillance state since even before the internet existed. This latest piece of legislation is no different.
Marlea and Me
Underneath the legal issues and political problems, what is most interesting is that platforms like Uber and Lyft actually agreed to pay for statutorily mandated benefits because the cost of reclassifying workers as employees was...
Rosemary and the Very Long Ride
I started talking to my rideshare drivers as often as they would let me. Their stories, world views, and reasons for driving have been diverse and surprising. Eventually, their stories led to what is now our Future of Work...
Libertas Institute Submits Comments Opposing NLRB Joint Employer Rule Making
This week, Libertas Institute submitted comments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) opposing its Notice of Proposed Rule Making titled, “Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Standard.”
Solving Gig Worker Problem will Open Up the Future of Work
The gig economy has transformed the way we live our lives. From food delivery to rideshare to freelance design, a whole bundle of services is at our fingertips. But the gig economy has a sustainability problem.