U.S. History
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The Tragedy of America’s Entry into World War I
America went to war 100 years ago for no good reason, and certainly not for the “general interest” of national security.
America Goes to War
Hostilities in the North Atlantic provided the context — or rather, pretext — for America's participation.
World War I as Fulfillment: Power and the Intellectuals
The war came to the United States as the "fulfillment," the culmination, the veritable apotheosis of progressivism in American life.
Union Diplomacy, Part 2: The Trent Affair
After months of growing tension between the United States and Britain, a single event almost plunges the two countries into war.
On Voting
Since each person votes for different reasons, we can't morally say that the outcome of an election binds people to any specific law or policy.
Union Diplomacy, Part 1: Fountains of Discontent
William Seward's repeated diplomatic blunders cause Britain to send troops to Canada in preparation for a possible war with the United States.
How Privatized Neighborhoods Could Make Trick-or-Treating Even Better
Not every neighborhood resident likes the trick-or-treat tradition of Halloween. But an answer can be found in a better adherence to property rights.
Cheers to the Peddler Class
The peddler was the middle class man who prided himself on his initiative, self-reliance, independence and, above all, his integrity.
Why Hillary Clinton Was Probably Lying when She Said She’s Against Civility in Politics
What politicians and pundits of the Clinton variety really want is a return to the days of the Era of Consensus of the 1950s and 60s when uncivil opposition was unthinkable.
