“Objective Journalism” Has Always Been a Myth
Objective reporting in journalism has always been based on a myth. Happily, the facade of objectivity is now breaking down.
U.S. History
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The Battle of Shiloh, Part 2: The Furies of Hell
At the onset of the Battle of Shiloh, the Confederacy caught the Union by surprise. But what should have been a quick victory turned into a bloody battle of attrition.
Session: Remembering the Interwar Right
A 2019 AERC panel featuring Paul Gottfried, David Gordon, and Brion McClanahan.
What Did the Founders Mean by “Invasion”?
The US Constitution doesn't mention immigration regulation as a federal power. So some have tried to redefine immigration as "invasion." It's an unconvincing claim.
The Battle of Shiloh, Part 1: I “Would Fight Them If They Were A Million”
Chris Calton details the buildup to the Battle of Shiloh.
Cash for Clunkers: Yet Another Way Government Increased the Cost of Living
No economy is made better off by destroying existing resources. But that's what "cash for clunkers" tried to do, while only driving up the price of transportation for middle and lower-middle class families.
A College “Education” Has Little to do with Education
Wealthy Hollywood types, being relentless and cynical social climbers, figured out years ago that college is mostly about social status and certification.
The Battle of Pea Ridge, Part 2: Elkhorn Tavern
Chris Calton outlines the fighting at Elkhorn Tavern during the Battle of Pea Ridge, and how the grim conflict ended.
The Problem with “Reparations”
Reparations to heirs of slaves make sense so long as the actually guilty parties are the ones paying. Short of that, the policy being discussed has nothing to do with reparations. It's just a wealth redistribution scheme.
How the Feds Promoted Segregated Housing
For decades, federal housing policy explicitly favored whites over blacks, likely worsening many of today's enduring wealth disparities.
