Liquidity Preference Blog
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Jacob Grier writes about tobacco, public policy, and other vices. His books include The Rediscovery of Tobacco: Smoking, Vaping, and the Creative Destruction of the Cigarette and Cocktails on Tap: The Art of Mixing Spirits and Beer.
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4d ago
Portland people: Tomorrow, October 11th, I’m excited to host a book chat with my longtime internet pal Evan Rail, talking about his new book The Absinthe Forger: A True Story of Deception, Betrayal, and the World’s Most Dangerous Spirit. We’ll be at Belmont Books at 7:00 pm followed by drinks at the great new spot ..read more
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1w ago
Just shy of a year ago, I decided I was done with X. (RIP Twitter, which used to be my favorite social network.) I don’t remember what specifically pushed me over the edge to quitting, but I’m sure it had something to do with Elon Musk. Nothing he’s done in the time since has made ..read more
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1w ago
My college alumni magazine kindly interviewed me for a brief profile and my advice for stocking a home bar. Read it here ..read more
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1w ago
I have a couple recent articles out. First up in Slate, I look at Trump, vaping, and how Democrats keep getting the issue wrong: Thankfully, courting the “We Vape, We Vote” movement was insufficient to return Trump to the White House. Vapers are a relatively small demographic—estimates vary, but it’s probably around 15 million Americans—and ..read more
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1M ago
This was originally published as a section of my Substack newsletter on July 16, 2021. Since I’ve migrated off Substack and the topic of how libertarians should approach politics in the context of an increasingly authoritarian and anti-democratic threat from the right is still (unfortunately) very relevant, I’m reposting it here. Didn’t you used to ..read more
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1M ago
I was on video a couple times in the past few weeks. First up, I discussed the state of tobacco harm reduction around the world on the Vaping Unplugged Podcast, with a focus on Australia, Japan, and the United States: On a lighter note, Brett Adams and I made our seasonal appearance on KATU to ..read more
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1M ago
A few weeks ago I wrote a libertarian case for the Harris-Walz ticket at Liberal Currents. My old friend and former Cato colleague Gene Healy wasn’t quite persuaded. From the Cato blog: Reluctance I can understand; but what’s the argument for enthusiasm? The case Grier makes is pot-forward and prog-friendly: Harris-Walz is the “first major party ..read more
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2M ago
Someone had to write it and I am happy to be that guy. New today at Liberal Currents, read the whole thing: As a longtime affiliate of the libertarian movement, I’ve often shared such pox-on-both-their-houses disdain for the major parties. In the current circumstances, I find it hopelessly dated and out of touch. The threats ..read more
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2M ago
Shake the aquavit and juices. Strain into a collins glass. Fill with ice and top with a float of Galliano and garnish with an orange twist ..read more
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3M ago
For the past few years I’ve been putting together a summer playlist to highlight recent music I’ve been digging. Here’s this year’s: lots of new music, a few covers, and quite a bit from bands I’ve been fortunate to catch live. Enjoy ..read more