Wednesday News: Steve Forbes discusses the economic benefits of stabilizing the dollar via a return to the gold standard; Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser details his support for a rules-based monetary policy.

Politics and Government

From Forbes.com, Ralph Benko sees the secession movements in Crimea, Venice, and Colorado as a sign that the era of big government is over.

At Forbes.com, Jerry Bowyer discusses how the Democratic party moved from “tough center-left” to “brie and chabliss.”  

Monetary Reform

Steve Forbes discusses the economic benefits of stabilizing the dollar via a return to the gold standard. 

From FX Street, Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser details his support for a rules-based monetary policy. 

At TGSN, Ralph Benko debunks worries over Russia abandoning the dollar; believes nations would benefit from using a neutral asset, gold, to back their currencies. 

Tax

USA Today interviews the IRS on the tax issues surrounding Bitcoin. 

ATR praises Governor Walker for signing historic tax cuts into law. 

Spending

At Forbes.com, Steve Forbes says at least $90,000 in stimulus funds were spent on dog parks in D.C.

At International Liberty, Dan Mitchell believes it is time for a free market post office.