Videos tagged with Cato Institute

This video discusses a Washington Times report detailing how the U.S. Postal Service, through its inspectors and an 'Internet Covert Operations Program' (ICOPS), surveilled Americans, including those participating in Second Amendment rallies. Records obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request revealed this surveillance occurred between September 2020 and April 2021, focusing on issues involving guns and President Biden's election. A subsequent audit by the Postal Service Inspector General found that certain surveillance activities exceeded law enforcement authority and may not have been legally authorized.

This video explores the intersection of the First Amendment's protection of speech with the Second Amendment's right to bear arms, specifically in the context of 3D-printable firearm files. Attorney Matthew Larose argues that the First Amendment protects even dangerous speech, as a right that doesn't protect the most extreme expressions is no right at all. He details how 3D printable files, often STL files, are essentially digital sculptures and argues they should be protected as expressive conduct. The discussion also touches on the historical context of homemade firearms, the limitations of firearm traceability, and the regulatory challenges posed by technologies like 3D printing.

This video discusses the Pena v. Horan lawsuit challenging California's Handgun Roster Law. It highlights the filing of amicus briefs by organizations like the Firearms Policy Coalition and the Cato Institute, arguing against the roster's restrictions on commonly available firearms and its reliance on unproven microstamping technology. The content emphasizes the importance of these legal challenges for Second Amendment rights.

This video challenges common perceptions of inequality for American women by analyzing data related to the glass ceiling and gender wage gap. The creator, with a background in therapy, also delves into psychological gender differences, citing research from various academic and professional sources. The video aims to provide an evidence-based perspective on these complex social and economic issues, encouraging viewers to reconsider widely held beliefs.

This NRA News segment features Ginny Simone interviewing Dan Mitchell from the CATO Institute. The discussion centers on the European economic crisis and how it highlights an argument against gun control. The interview, recorded on December 1, 2011, and originating from NRANews.com, suggests a connection between economic instability and the importance of firearm ownership rights.