What Thomas Jefferson Meant by ‘The Pursuit of…
The idea of the “pursuit of happiness” is in our societal DNA.
The Thin Line Between Tribalism and Human Flourishing
"Current politicians, educators, and others encourage Americans to adopt tribal identities. It…
Obstacles to Freedom Can Be the Way to Freedom
"If we set our purpose to learn from obstacles, today, there is no better opportunity to choose…
How Individuals Enable Tyranny
"Mill, Havel, and Kundera all point us to a terrible truth: our moral weakness, desire to evade…
Adam Smith on Humanity’s Greatest Weakness
"Worse than simply refusing to see our self-deceit, we feel morally justified in transgressing…
Those Who Don’t Forgive, Don’t Learn
"Forgiveness is a mindset, a way of being in the world, and not a specific behavior. It doesn’t…
When Lying Becomes a Virtue, Civilization Declines
"Just as in China, the moral character of Americans is being degraded. As more and more of us…
The Stockdale Paradox and the Future of Liberty
"The Stockdale Paradox reminds us that when faith falters, turning to false optimism is not the…
When the Family Is Abolished, People Starve
"Like the Chinese communists, Lewis sees no need for every family to cook, wash clothes, and…
To Defend Liberty, Cultivate Your Inner Freedom
"Most will never appreciate liberty until it is lost. Do we value liberty? Are we willing to…
