France’s President Is Wrong About Africa. It Doesn’t Need Fewer Kids, But Better Institutions
It is a good thing for rational dialogue and eventual progress for leaders like Emmanuel Macron to accidentally tell the truth publicly, even if his unforced truth-telling was incomplete.
Norway Is Only The World’s Happiest Country If You Think Money Buys Happiness
In only a way that government bureaucracies seem able to do, instead of aligning their work with actual happiness data, they redefined happiness to justify the work they’re already doing.
Trump Is Right To Cut Foreign Aid Because It Harms U.S. Interests
The idea that guides USAID and much of our foreign policy is a part of the larger, progressive takeover of constitutional, republican government that has been in the works for a century.
How Trump’s Plan To Cut UN Funding Would Help The World’s Poor
The Trump cuts could actually force the United Nations’ lead health agency, the World Health Organization, to prioritize and focus on its core functions.
How To Make Sure Your Charity Doesn’t Keep People Poor
Americans are incredibly generous, but we give of our time and money in all the wrong ways. Here’s how we can truly help in the aftermath of disaster.
How To Use Documentary In Addressing Poverty, Foreign Aid, And Compassion
Co-producer, Mark Weber, explains how “Poverty, Inc.” interviewed over 200 people in 20 countries to understand foreign aid.
How To Thread The Needle On Syrian Refugees
No one is unpatriotic or unchristian for saying we should or should not let in Syrian refugees. Here’s the most prudent course of action.
5 Ways Americans Could Really Help Syria’s Refugees
Americans today who argue the United States should help Syria’s refugees should abandon their antipathy towards intervention, stability operations, and nation building.
Chelsea To Mom And Dad: The United Nations Sucks
Every time undue plaudits and deference are accorded to the United Nations, we should bring Chelsea Clinton’s private memo out of the drawer and wave it about.
‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ Is The Worst Christmas Song Ever
Live Aid and its famous Christmas song aren’t just qualitatively lame. They’re ineffective and condescending.