A close look at Philadelphia s 499 homicides in 2020 reveals that the surge in violence began after the city s COVID-19 lockdowns were put in place and continued throughout the rest of the year. As Cam explains, the data demonstrates that the shootings and homicides weren t driven by the increase in gun sales to law-abiding citizens, but by the pullback on the part of police and the court system, which led to far fewer consequences for violent offenders.
Libertarians nationwide are convening in New Hampshire starting today for the annual meeting of PorcFest, one of the largest gatherings of libertarian figures and advocates in the United States. The event will last seven days, ending on Sunday of this week. The Porcupine Freedom Festival, more popularly referred to as…