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Essays on labor unions

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Mar 6, 2026ACX

SEIU Delenda Est

Scott argues that California's proposed billionaire tax is actually an extortion scheme by SEIU, which has a history of proposing destructive ballot initiatives and withdrawing them in exchange for concessions.

15 min read 2,251 words

Dec 8, 2013SSC

A Something Sort Of Like Left-Libertarianism-ist Manifesto

Scott Alexander advocates for a political philosophy combining free markets with social welfare, proposing market-based alternatives to current welfare programs and regulations.

23 min read 3,475 words

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