U.S. History
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The First Battle of Bull Run, Part 4: Henry Hill
After a bloody day of fighting, the tide begins to turn for the Confederates.
You Now Can’t Leave the U.S. Unless the IRS Lets You
Looking more like an old-school authoritarian regime, the US government now has the power to revoke your passport if you owe taxes.
Racially-Motivated Laws Are a Real Thing — And They End up Targeting Everyone
It's important to recognize racially-motivated laws often have negative consequences for all members of society.
The First Battle of Bull Run, Part 3: Matthews Hill
The morning hours of the First Battle of Bull Run concentrated on Matthews Hill, where the outflanked Confederates tried desperately to hold their ground.
The Supreme Court Is Much Too Powerful
A handful of judges in Washington, DC, do nothing to protect our freedoms. In fact, they are a grave threat to freedom.
Woodrow Wilson and the Tariff: Lessons for Today
Since the Tariff Act of 1789, the tariff has been the playground of special interests, and used as a means of rewarding political friends, and harming political enemies.
Martin Van Buren: The American Gladstone
Martin Van Buren favored peace, freedom, and decentralization. Thus, most historians are biased against him.
The Fact You Can Vote Doesn’t Make Government Abuse OK
The ruling elite would have us believe secession and disobedience to government powers is no longer acceptable because we have "representatives" in Congress.
