“Before the Cold War, scientists from different countries who studied tick-borne diseases didn't worry about politics or borders. They were all professionally rewarded for sharing new knowledge in journals and at conferences: publish or perish. Once ticks and their parasites became potential weapons, though, this changed. Many studies were classified by the countries’ respective militaries.” – Bitten   COVID conspiracy theories

“But what happened to those things? Snow, and the rest of it? Climate control.  Snow made growing food difficult, limited the agricultural periods.  And unpredictable weather made transportation almost impossible at times. It wasn't a practical thing, so it became obsolete when we went to sameness. And hills, too, he added. They made conveyance of goods unwieldy. So- he waved his hand, as if a gesture had caused hills to disappear. Sameness, he concluded.” – The Giver   Democ

“She immediately understood the significance: sound money is based on weight. When irresponsible banks and the government print up a bunch of paper notes, they devalue the money because there's way more money than gold and silver.” – The Magic Coin   Most children begin to learn about money management through many vehicles.  A piggy bank to collect their coins, or an allowance earned through the completion of chores.  Budgeting may even help children save money for a desired

“Fifty years from now (and longer), young kids will still be learning from Ron: reading his books, following his recommendations for further study, and taking inspiration from his courage and principle.” – Pursue the Cause of Liberty   In September 2025, Kentucky Senator and son of former Congressman Ron Paul introduced a plan to balance the federal budget within five years.  Called the Six Penny Plan, Paul’s plan would cut six cents from every dollar spent in the next five f

“For all the talk of using free speech responsibly, the real consequence of the demand for censorship is to moderate the responsibility of individuals for their actions.” – Hate   On January 8 , 2021, the President of the United States was permanently suspended from Twitter for questioning the results of the 2020 election and the ensuing January 6 riots at the Capitol.  Then, once the Biden Administration was sworn in, just weeks later, they, too, began their own censorship d

“The marchers march. Their numbers increase. And the scavengers cast their avaricious, ravenous eyes across the landscape and see no one to oppose them. The Lions are gone. And without the spirit of the Lions, our civilization collapses.” – Lions and Scavengers   There are two kinds of people in the world: those who build and those who tear down.  Builders innovate and create new technologies and products that make our lives easier.  Destroyers, driven by resentment, seek to

“The consequences of prioritizing feelings over facts manifest across multiple domains, from immigration policy to criminal justice reform, creating systemic vulnerabilities that threaten social cohesion and public safety.” – Suicidal Empathy   In August 2025, Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death in a North Carolina train by Decarlos Dejuan Brown, Jr., a career criminal with 14 prior arrests, including armed robbery and burglary.  This heinous crime led to a

“Encouraging suspicion and skepticism about our governing norms is now a Blue Anon specialty.” – The Rise of BlueAnon   Tim Kaine, Senator from the state of Virginia, recently ridiculed the idea that Americans’ rights come from God, and not from the government.  Sure, the Declaration of Independence might opine about our inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but nothing is guaranteed until it is enshrined in law.  But Kaine’s ideas are counter to

“So, think of human action like traffic. There are roads, signs, and rules that help drivers avoid crashing into one another or damaging property. People can move freely toward whatever destination they choose, as long as they don't hurt other people or break the basic rules. But too often, government interferes, so human action is forced in another direction. The system gets distorted. People follow paths they normally wouldn't take, and maybe make bad choices about which wa

“When you think about it, the fate of the future really is in our hands…The future isn't set in stone. You get to help change people's minds so they use society instead of the state to get what they want. You can help create a future where people are free to choose for themselves.” – The Tuttle Twins and the Fate of the Future   The United States government is moving to dystopian levels of control.    It is now the largest employer in the country, nearly double the size of Am

“These cycles of tragedy were rooted in an intergenerational sequence of sadness, all ruinous illustrations of the Information Age's termination of the American Dream. The lowest rung was unhappy with their situation in life because the tracks laid previously would not take them to a better future, and the billionaires were on Instagram bragging about private jets. In the six months since the pandemic spread to America's shores, the absence of in-person relationships and econ

“Rugged Individualism is a unique component of America’s DNA, a key ingredient in what makes America exceptional”. – Rugged Individualism   Another Labor Day signals the end of summer and the return of children to school.  The first Monday of September, Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 after President Cleveland signed the bill into law.  Recognizing the contributions of the American worker to the country’s prosperity, Labor Day has long been hijacked by the American

“For Austrian economists, the central function of markets is to produce the relevant economic knowledge to coordinate human action in a world of uncertainty and constant change so that people can achieve their goals in an orderly manner.” – The Essential Austrian Economics Kings who rule over their independent nations typically inherit their positions by the right of birth, and are renowned for their power, rank, and influence.  Americans, likewise, were born with their own b

“The explanation of psychiatric diagnosis leads paradoxically and simultaneously to overtreatment and undertreatment. The genuinely...

“Ideas – when communicated with strength, passion, and clarity – can break free from academia and become popular culture.  And when that...

“The lessons of civil rights transcend the particulars of any one political reality; its playbook offers wisdom and practical know-how to...

“The truth is, people will have negative opinions about you and there's absolutely nothing you can do to change this fact. It's time to...

“This isn’t hindsight.  Everyone saw it happening”. – Original Sin   In the 1989 movie “Weekend at Bernie's”, two insurance employees...

“In this case, the media and the Left wrongfully accused four officers before any of the facts were known. They helped stir the outrage...

“What lasts are the lessons whispered to us by those who have lived the types of lives we should all aspire to. What lasts is what men...