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Feminism is the single most powerful social movement of our time, one that addresses every aspect of human and social life.

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At bottom are only two pure forms of legislation - productive and redistributive.

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The New Deal is inconsistent with the principles of limited government and with the constitutional provisions designed to secure that end.

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The pillars of classical liberalism call for flat taxes, with revenues put to limited uses; strong property rights; and free markets.

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Securing, not prohibiting, the orderly transfer of wealth from A to B, based on wealth differentials, is the raison d'être of the [New Deal programs]. The contrast between the modern progressive and classical liberal agendas could not be more explicit.

Richard Epstein

Richard Epstein

Richard Epstein

Born: April 17, 1943 (age 82)

Bio: Richard Allen Epstein is an American scholar, educator, lawyer, and author, best known for his writings and studies on classical liberalism, libertarianism, torts, and a wide variety of topics in law and economics. Epstein is currently the Laurence A.

Known for:

The Classical Liberal Constitution (2014)
Cases and Materials on Torts (1977)

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