How America Came To Be
The Rise of European Liberalism Ralph Raico December 25, 2016 Classical liberalism — or simply liberalism, as it was called until around the turn of the century — is the signature political philosophy of Western civilization. Hints and [...]
Classical Liberalism
When Liberalism Went Into Retreat Ralph Raico Monday, December 26, 2016 As the nineteenth century began, classical liberalism — or just liberalism as the philosophy of freedom was then known — was the specter haunting Europe — and [...]
Our Bill of Rights Birthday
Adopted December 15, 1791 when the Virginia legislature ratified it, making it a part of the Constitution. Virginia was final state to approve of the ¾ required by Article V. The Constitution tells us how our government is [...]
Washington’s Thanksgiving
George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Day Proclamation WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and [...]
The Real Thanksgiving Story
Thanksgiving Was a Triumph of Capitalism over Collectivism Richard M. Ebeling November 21, 2016 This time of the year, whether in good economic times or bad, is when we gather with our family and friends and enjoy a [...]
Thomas Sowell History Lesson
Dunbar High School After 100 Years Thomas Sowell Oct 04, 2016 One hundred years ago, on October 2, 1916, a new public high school building for black youngsters was opened in Washington, D.C. and named for black poet [...]