We all want to believe that, during the time of slavery, we’d have been the ones who would have stood against it. But do we really understand what it requires to stand up against beliefs that are held by most members of society? It’s not as easy as we think. Statues and monuments aren’t the … Read more
Of all the things we tend to take for granted, free speech shouldn’t be one of them. John Stossel has a timely warning about the new censors and why it’s so crucial that each of us be willing to speak the truth–even when it’s unpopular to do so. The fear generated over Covid-19 is causing … Read more
With all the different things dividing us as a nation, one of the most curious divides is that between the risk-tolerant and the risk-averse. Can these two Americas coexist or must one dominate the other? The current concern over rising Covid cases in Texas is feeding the fear that people went back to their lives … Read more
Eric Peters from EPAutos.com joins us to talk current events, courage and whether we will be celebrating freedom or a farce this weekend. It’s too easy to find yourself in the crosshairs of the angry mob. While it’s tempting to simply go silent, there is no safety in doing so. Dave Deaval has a principled … Read more
You know you’ve hit a nerve when someone invokes the phrase, “How dare you?” Sadly, this is a pretty common response to those of us who remain mask averse during the time of Covid. What is it about masks, manners and mind control that gets us so wound up? It’s telling that some of the … Read more
Are you noticing more people shooting off fireworks this year? Jay Zagorsky says it’s not just your imagination. All those months of lockdown have people feeling froggy. How did tolerance become such a spiteful practice? California has blacklisted Idaho to show us what true tolerance is. If there’s anything more disturbing than the mob mentality … Read more
Pressure to resume statewide lockdowns is building amidst a growing number of reported Covid-19 cases. John Daniel Davidson gets right to the point: Americans should never again comply with pandemic lockdown orders. Those ordering us to do so have burned their credibility and lost all moral authority to order us to do anything. It’s been … Read more
As tempting as it may be to cheer when the cancel mob tears into someone we don’t like, it’s essential that we defend authentic–yet imperfect–history. Matt Purple explains what we can learn from the current attacks on the detestable Woodrow Wilson. Any society has room for improvement but ritual and symbolic acts can only take us … Read more
This has been a year filled with learning opportunities. Michael Snyder says one of the biggest lessons has been the critical importance of being prepared. A number of Independence Day celebrations have been canceled around the nation this year. Jeffrey A. Tucker has a great essay about his recent experience at PorcFest and how people … Read more
As the divide keeps getting wider in America, many of us are asking, “Is violent conflict inevitable?” Elections alone aren’t going to solve the problem. In fact, the next election could be catalyst for real bloodshed. Why not consider decentralization as a solution? At the risk of sounding stubborn, is it really in the interest … Read more