“Essentially, the Founders believed equality was a natural right, an endowment from the creator. Equality was something you moved from in building out your life, and it was the role of government to guard and protect that right”. – Equality of Opportunity To right the wrongs in European monarchies and aristocracies that prevented social mobility under their caste system, America’s founders created a structure of social equality, one of equal opportunity, rights, and trea

“When we examine the daily practices of persecution in various countries, we cannot fail to note the ease with which German occupiers...

“Chemical hooks are only a minor part of addiction. The other factors, like isolation and trauma, have been proven to be much bigger...

“I was shot three times. I lay limp in the ditch. It was filled with my family's blood…My mother was dead. My baby sister was dead. My...

“Vast areas of federal and state acreage now forbid mineral exploration, mining, prospecting, leasing, and other activities related to...

“The media hype, the fear mongering, the lack of objectivity, the manipulating of statistics, the ignoring of effective therapies, the...

“The theory of republican government is that sovereignty resides in the citizen, who lends it to his elected representative for a...

“Society is consistently wrong. Though the details vary, there are two crucial constants: First, hysteria is absurd; Second, herding is...

Many economic misperceptions about inflation stem not just from misunderstandings about macroeconomic policy, but, more broadly, from a lack of appreciation for the important functions of market prices in general .” – The War on Prices President Trump’s key economic strategy to return manufacturing and drive new business to the United States is tariffs. Under Trump’s policy, tariffs are used to address trade deficits while increasing revenue for the federal government. L

“Not only did the Church work to overturn the morally repugnant aspects of the ancient world – like infanticide and gladiatorial combats – but after Rome’s fall, it was the Church that restored and advanced civilization.” – How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization In 1901, the annual Nobel Prize contest began, following the death of Alfred Nobel in 1896. It was Alfred’s wish that his fortune be used to recognize those in several areas of discipline who contribute

“The US government does not protect us. To the contrary, there exists no greater danger to our life, property, and prosperity than the US government.” – The Myth of National Defense In 1917, Woodrow Wilson first called to “make the world safe for democracy” as he pleaded with Congress to bring America into war with Germany. It would be the beginning of an aggressive expansionist policy that would result in a series of foreign conflicts, eventually earning the US its imperi

“It is not enough to feel compassion for the poor and the oppressed. Compassion and love must be coupled with the careful grounding in...

“In this simple economic approach, marriage is a long-term contract between two individuals to pool their resources and share household...

“That's why the truth is so powerful, Emily said, thinking of her Libertas character. If people know history, they won't be as likely to grow government just because they want it to solve their problems.” – The Tuttle Twins and the Leviathan Crisis A 2022 report from the National Taxpayer Union Foundation looks at federal outlays from the time of the Constitution through 2021, showing an astounding upward trajectory beginning after World War II. From America’s birth until

“In the long run, politics, culture, and the economy are indivisible.” – Taking Back Our Money As DOGE winds its way through the maze...

“To deny the gift of life to a child who would have made your life better is a tragic missed opportunity.” – Selfish Reasons to Have More...

“Where Christian faith is joyous, certain, serene, loving, humble, patient, submitting in all things to the will of God, its Nihilist counterpart is full of doubt, suspicion, disgust, envy, jealousy, pride, impatience, rebelliousness, blasphemy.” – Nihilism For most of us, our existence will not be remembered after three generations. Our backstories will be all but forgotten, and what will remain will be our headstones with the sobering details of our birth and death. From

“In short, Progressive Statists wanted an oligarchy of an expert class, unhindered by a constitution, unbothered by representative...

“Housing deregulation is the closest thing to a bona fide panacea policy I've ever encountered.” – Build, Baby, Build Beginning on...

“After all the frowns and condescending comments from health professionals and others in the world, there is vindication in knowing we...