Psychiatry is Vexing Americans and Subverting Freedom by James Bovard | May 13, 2024 Psychiatry is ruining more lives than ever before. The New York Times recently showcased psychiatric “prevalence inflation”—a vast increase in reported mental illness among teenagers because they are encouraged to view normal symptoms as grave maladies requiring intervention. Oxford University psychologist […]
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“Exposing Tyranny Since the 1980s” – Fountainhead Forum Podcast
Hearty thanks to Chris Baker for having me on his Fountainhead Forum podcast. Chris knew Matt Gaylor, one of the most effective first generation activists spreading libertarianism on the Internet, and we chatted about Matt’s hellraising style. Chris has been a libertarian activist for most of his adult life; bantering with him about the changing […]
Thumping Politicians, Protectionists, and Pilferers on Chicago Radio with Shaun Thompson
Shaun Thompson and I whupped a bunch of politicians and federal agencies this evening on Chicago’s The Answer AM 560. Shaun, the host of the Liberty Hour program, mentioned that he first read my articles in Playboy . He mentioned that before the magazine tanked, it featured transgender models. I said that Playboy had greatly […]
The World Economic Forum Is Still Conspiring Against Your Freedom
The World Economic Forum Is Still Conspiring Against Your Freedom by James Bovard Last January, humanity’s elite gathered again in Davos, Switzerland, to plan out the rest of our lives. World Economic Forum (WEF) honchos are morally superior because they are devoted to destroying your freedom to save the Earth, or at least to safeguard […]
N.Y. Post YouTube Video: Biden vexes commoners with yet another election money grab
Biden’s gig in Westchester county, New York last week was the kind of fundraiser that would be a little pricey for me. The general admission price was $3,300 to start and you had to bring your own pretzels. The price topped out at $100,000 and that would definitely be more than what I could afford.” […]
My Video Flashback to Walking the Railroad in 2003
My New York Post piece today talked about how the town of Irvington, New York was shut down on Thursday for a Biden’s fundraising visit. That reminded me of how my 2003 trip to Irvington to give a speech turned into a long walk along the Metro North railroad line. Hopefully this is good for […]
N.Y. Post: Biden vexes commoners with yet another election money grab
New York Post, April 26, 2024 Biden vexes commoners with yet another election money grab by James Bovard When the history of the 2024 presidential campaign is written, will citizens of Westchester County garner Churchill-type accolades: “Never was so much owed by so many to so few”? But perhaps it is unwise to compare the […]