The Liberation of Auschwitz: 70 Years Later
On January 27, 1945, Soviet forces liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp. The camp had largely…
Is There Hope in Politics?
As beltway watchers intently debate the incoming administration’s cabinet picks and White House…
Principles are the Antidote to Politics
"Jefferson understood that those who cannot even control themselves should hardly seek to…
The Dangerous Reinterpretation of Freedom
"When freedom from coercion is no longer a shared societal goal, history teaches that…
People Without Meaningful Lives Seek Power Over Others
"Mass movements attract followers who fail to make meaning in their lives, and seek a borrowed…
In Mao’s China, They Even Monitored Talking in Your…
When the recently deceased Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot sang, “I heard you talking in your…
Eliminating Property Rights Destroys Social Order
"The parallels are never exact, but we can learn from history. When a foundation of a free…
Why Taming Our Inner Tribal Beast Is Imperative to…
In Bawku, Ghana, a city of about 40,000, African tribal leaders welcome al Qaeda activity in the…
What Napoleon’s Hubris Teaches Us Today
The 18th-century British cartoonist James Gillray was the first to satirize Napoleon as a…
Liberalism Needs No Enemies
"Minds can be creative or destructive. Be right-minded. Stop justifying grievances. Embrace…
