U.S. History
Introduction to ‘The Betrayal of the American Right’
The introduction to The Betrayal of the American Right.
Not Worth a Continental
The dangerous political and financial actions of the Continental Congress looks like the modern-day Fed on steroids.
Did Baby Boomers Ruin America?
In his book A Generation of Sociopaths, Bruce Gibney blames Baby Boomers for pretty much everything that's gone wrong in America. But there are other factors, such as democracy, that are perhaps more to blame.
Building a Blockade
Chris Calton details how technological innovations changed the course of naval warfare during the Civil War.
Fed Report Says Millennials Are Poorer than Other Generations — But Fed Policies Made It Happen
The Fed tells us that the Millennials are less wealthy and lower-income than others. But the Fed ignores its own role in stifling wealth growth among the young.
Indians and the Confederacy, Part 3: The Trail of Blood on Ice
Chris Calton recounts the Trail of Blood on Ice: an attempt by neutral fugitive Indians to escape to Kansas.
The Root of Old Hickory
Jackson deserves a cherished place in the hearts of all Americans: By the time he left office, for the first time and the last time in the history of America, he had wiped out all of our public debt.