Have We Lost Our Way?
Members of Previous Generations Now Seem Like Giants Victor Davis Hanson Oct 10, 2019 Many of the stories about the gods and heroes of Greek mythology were compiled during Greek Dark Ages. Impoverished tribes passed down oral traditions [...]
Assault on Western Civilization
Walter E. Williams July 03, 2019 Western civilization was founded on a set of philosophies that focuses strongly on the sanctity of individuals and their power of logic and reason. This belief led to a desire to trust [...]
The Global Crisis of Democracy
WSJ May 18, 2019 As China and Russia attack free governments and push strongman rule, the U.S. has gone silent—and a new tide of authoritarianism is gathering. By Larry Diamond | 2157 words There is nothing inevitable about [...]
Our Constitution
What’s Good About the U.S. Constitution? Rob Natelson, April 5, 2019 Suppose you’re supervising a group of 25 randomly chosen able-bodied people. You organize an informal game of softball among them. Chances are that most participants will have [...]
Brief History of Bad Decision
WSJ January 12, 2019 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING The High Cost of Financial Panics Roman emperors and American presidents alike have struggled to deal with sudden economic crashes. By Amanda Foreman | 571 words On January 12, 1819 Thomas Jefferson [...]
Jesus on Wealth Redistribution
What He Said and Didn't Say Jesus’ exhortations to help the poor have been used as arguments for the redistribution of wealth from the rich to the poor, but what did he actually say? Randy England January 20, [...]