The Libertarian

The Libertarian: “Civil Rights and Antidiscrimination Laws”

When do laws against discrimination go too far?

The Libertarian•April 15, 2015
The Libertarian: “Civil Rights and Antidiscrimination Laws”

Richard Epstein explains the historical development of antidiscrimination laws, looks at modern controversies involving religious liberty, and proposes a classical liberal solution based on mutual tolerance.

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Richard A. Epstein

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