Donald Trump’s Trade War Is Proving The Free Traders Right
It seems almost embarrassing to have to rehearse the case for free trade, but Donald Trump is determined to make us learn it all over again, the hard way.
Dear Conservatives: The Enlightenment Is Not The Enemy
Some conservatives are dismissing the eighteenth-century Enlightenment and trying to surrender its brilliant legacy to the enemies of Enlightenment on the Left.
Paul Winfree: Radical Individualism Is Not The Problem Trump Needs To Fix
The form of nationalism that is present today, and to which Trump seems to subscribe, is a reaction to something that has been going within our communities.
Why Do We Love Jane Austen? Because Of Her Timeless Morality
Not widely read until after her untimely passing at age 41, Jane Austen’s works became popular around 15 years later, were all republished in 1832, and have not gone out of print since.
How Basic Economics Could Have Helped United Avoid Its PR Disaster
United upset people when it dragged a ticketed passenger off an overbooked flight to make room for crew. Understanding economics could have helped them.
How Trump Can Use His Tax Cut To Drain The Federal Research Swamp
If Trump wants to reduce the corporate income tax, he should cut at least some of the $147 billion the government spends on research grants.
The Lilly Pulitzer Stampede Shows Capitalism Works
The Target and Lilly Pulitzer frenzy highlights the beauty and risks of capitalism.
Mark Cuban On Shark Tank, Politics, And The FCC
‘Shark Tank’ investor Mark Cuban is a modern-day Adam Smith, posing as a billionaire business investor. Here’s Cuban on government, his mini-me, and free markets.
Why The American Founders Cared About Happiness
‘The pursuit of happiness’ shouldn’t confuse people who study the American founders.
The Osteens’ Prosperity Gospel Is As American As Apple Pie
If Osteen prosperity gospel is heresy, it is a very American heresy.
Mutual Aid Societies: It’s Amazing What People Can Do Together
History shows how local, mutual aid fed hungry children, covered medical emergencies, and empowered working-class men—no formal government necessary.
No, Conservatives Aren’t Always On The Wrong Side Of History
Michael Tomasky’s risible contentions probably tells us more about his intellectual honesty than anything else.
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