“They Shall Not Grow Old” is a Superb Antiwar Film
June 3, 2019 – Jeff Deist …… The film provides viewers with a sobering and accurate depiction of the horrific reality of war. Continue reading →
Every Law “Legislates Morality” — From Abortion to Minimum Wage
June 2, 2019 – Ryan McMaken …… Virtually all laws involve “legislating morality.” When people use this phrase they often really just mean “I want laws to back my version of morality, not yours.” Continue reading →
Student Debt Cancellation: Charity or Force?
May 30, 2019 – Jacob Hornberger …… There is a fundamental difference between voluntary charity and mandatory “charity.” Continue reading →
The Militarization of America’s Police: A Brief History
May 29, 2019 – Brian Miller …… As the police have militarized, their focus has shifted from keeping the peace to enforcing the law — an important difference. Continue reading →
Why We Should Love China, Not Fear It
May 28, 2019 – Barry Brownstein …… The tide of war will stay offshore when we add love to economic interdependence. Continue reading →
Private Government in Genoa
May 27, 2019 – Lawrence M. Ludlow …… At the close of the Middle Ages, the people of Genoa refused to trust government to manage the city and its many trading centers in a conventional way. Continue reading →
Education Entrepreneurs Are the Only Ones Who Can Disrupt the Status Quo
May 23, 2019 – Kerry McDonald …… Any meaningful and lasting transformation in American education must come from the private sector. Continue reading →
Amid the Revival of Socialist Sentiment, Don’t Forget The Power of Capitalism
May 22, 2019 – Dr. Rainer Zitelmann …… Is historical ignorance contributing to a renewed interest in socialism? Continue reading →
When Theft is a More Serious Crime than Rape or Murder
May 21, 2019 – Lee Friday …… As evidenced by their actions, politicians consider tax evasion to be a more heinous crime than the rape or murder of ordinary citizens. Continue reading →
Why the Elites Look Down on Manual Labor
May 20, 2019 – José Niño …… Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is aghast that some people like to pick up a few bucks doing work which brings no prestige. This is part of a larger obsession among politicians with de-valuing and working against unglamorous jobs that involve “dirty” work. Continue reading →