Political Theory
Why the Left Hates Christianity
Bob first observes that the Left (institutionally) hates Christianity, and that standard explanations, such as its alleged bigotry, don't explain why the Left gives Islam a pass.
Cato’s Letters on the “Loveliness and Advantages” of Political Liberty
As Ronald Hamowy put it, Cato's Letters is “unmatched for its breadth and vigor in the literature of the period.”
Dear Portland, It’s Not America’s Job to Solve Your Problems
In response to my article last week opposing the use of federal soldiers and federal agents on the streets of American cities, my inbox and the article's comment section filled up with readers claiming that it most certainly is the job of the US federal government to step in and take control of US cities against the will of the state and local governments.
Trump Agonistes
Populists need a status quo to oppose, but now Trump stands as the incumbent.
The Implosion of the Virus Hysteria Smells a Lot like 1989
Yes, there are still the people buying into the fear, ratting out their neighbors, etc. But I'm seeing a lot more of the opposite: people recognizing who the enemy is here, and that it is not their neighbors.
Today’s Anticapitalists Are Closer to Fascism Than They Think
For the foreseeable future, war between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be on the table, occasionally turning hot, just as it has in the last weeks. This conflict has no peaceful solution possible other than the one offered by Ludwig von Mises.
Why There’s a Left-Right Divide among Libertarians
Like it or not, libertarians have divided themselves along left-right lines. Here's a brief explanation.
Why I Write
After years of working as a DC journalist, Bovard found that "the more oppressive the government acted, the more slavish the press became."
Reflections on the Failure of Socialism
Eastman saw Lenin as a dogmatist guilty of great crimes, and socialism a recipe for disaster. Reflections on the Failure of Socialism is the record of his insightful assault on socialism and his defense of the free market.