American Decentralization: History and Future?
Throughout most of human history, commerce and government have been intricately linked, at least geographically. Hubs of trade and business have almost always…
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The Myth of Slavery as an Engine of Growth
Over the past two decades, the New History of Capitalism has transformed debates about Western development by restoring slavery to the center of the story of…
‘God and Country’ vs. ‘Secularism and State’
I have long been an avid reader of the columns of Mr. Jarrett Stepman, who regularly appears over at the Daily Signal. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Dressed to Kill: Women of the Left and the Cult of Violence Worship
Brian Thompson’s shooter suspect in hostel CCTV. (security camera, Wikimedia Commons) On the morning of May 18, 2026, on the granite steps of Manhattan’s…
Operation Varsity Blues: When the System Decides You’re Guilty First
Most Americans assume the justice system only comes crashing into your life if you clearly did something wrong. That is part of what makes the story of John…
Remembering the Memorials on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, as we stop to honor our fallen comrades, past and present, at cemeteries and monuments across the land, we must also pause to remember that…
Space Squatters Will Open the Final Frontier
When we talk about the future of mankind in space, we should learn from history. Squatters played a crucial role in the settlement and economic development of…
Trump’s Cuba Gambit
A few weeks ago, the mainstream media was in full panic mode, warning that President Trump was planning to invade Cuba. These claims were overheated and…
An Evening for Reflection
In all honesty, these days, I rarely attend large social gatherings, such as awards ceremonies or galas. Maybe it was because I spent so many years attending…