Paz Gómez
Articles
How Not to Regulate Drones
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly known as drones, are increasingly part of our urban landscapes. The number of drones employed for commercial use in the United States will surpass 420,000 in 2021, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration.
Educators Need the Right to Try
We owe the next generation an educational environment with legal certainty and limited governmental interference that spurs a variety of educational options tailored to the different needs of parents and students.
Adopt or Die: Financiers Embrace Crypto Transition
Fintech solutions are here to stay, whether banks want them or not. They shouldn’t forget that while banking is necessary, banks are not.
Vox, Netflix Pull a Fast One on Cryptocurrencies
Instead of addressing misconceptions and increasing public understanding of cryptocurrencies, the Netflix-Vox documentary repeats scare-mongering that has been the staple of shallow tech journalism.
Illinois Has Bigger Problems than Chicago
Chicago’s poor economic performance is prompting state lawmakers to discuss its secession from Illinois.
Minimum Wage a Win for Unions, Not the Poor
Minimum-wage legislation is the story of unions and politicians allying against unskilled, non-unionized, and poor workers and families and calling it “social justice.”
An American Entrepreneur’s Odyssey in Venezuela
When Michael Bennett arrived in Venezuela, his biggest surprise was how much control the government had over people’s minds. The Chavista propaganda has been effective at convincing many people that the state is always a benefactor.
Car-Sharing App Shows Why Peer-to-Peer Is Unstoppable
Incumbents are so scared that they spent over $1.4 million in 2017 alone on lobbying for bills to restrict the operation of car-sharing startups or to impose the same laws and taxes applied to car-rental companies. However, Turo’s path to success shows that innovation in the industry was long overdue.
The Future of Blockchain Is in Our Hands
Blockchain and Us is an eye-opening documentary that packs 20 interviews with software developers, cryptographers, regulators, entrepreneurs, consultants, and futurists from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Australia.
New York Hospitals Suffer from Blockade on Profits
A little-known fact about New York state is that it has virtually no for-profit community hospitals. Thanks to laws in place since the mid-1960s, the Empire State effectively bans hospital ownership by corporations and discourages private investment.
