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Throughout State of Fear, Michael Crichton artfully incorporates real-life academic sources, graphs, and other research, slowly piecing together his own thoughts about global warming and comparing these with commonly held beliefs.

The special glow of O. Henry's prose and the magic of his plots show us the world as it should be—and almost bring it within reach.

Belarusians have been protesting against Lukashenko for decades. Specific catalysts have included election fraud, runaway inflation, and a tax on the unemployed.

Our friends at Students for Liberty (SFL) are seeking an Educational Content Associate to help develop content and run programs teaching people about Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism.

A $15 per hour minimum wage would have tripped Quanesha Burks up at the starting line of her career.

TOS-Con 2021 transformed people's lives. Here’s why. . . plus a word on the location for TOS-Con 2022.

Classical music is a powerful tool for Hollywood’s greatest sci-fi filmmakers and composers. Without this music, classic films such as Alien and 2001: A Space Odyssey would not be as emotionally effective.

The characters in Loki who take a stand against the villainous Time Variance Authority are always clear that they are fighting for free will and defending people’s rights to make their own decisions.

Texas novelist Elmer Kelton’s West is a vivid, authentic world—one in which farmers struggle to keep their land, ranchers work backbreaking hours to support their families, cowboys explore the depths of the wilderness, and people make difficult but admirable choices in the face of adversity.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the financial leaders of the other G7 nations recently agreed to a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 percent. These leaders ignore crucial truths about morality and economics.

Because TOS-Con 2021 is the best opportunity I know of to meet face-to-face with like-minded people—people who share my love of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—I'm prepared to travel halfway around the world to be there.

This conference will be a massive integration of fundamental philosophic principles, vital truths for understanding and advancing liberty, and practical strategies for living fully and loving life.

There are many reasons to be excited about TOS-Con 2021, from the excellent talks to the gorgeous location on the Charles River, from the evening concert to the hundreds of like-minded people you’ll meet. But here’s one more you may not have thought of: the food.

In its first year, OSI introduced millions of people to Ayn Rand’s ideas, taught in-depth courses to nearly 400 students, engaged thousands of minds with our podcasts and articles, and broke new ground in effective ways to advance Objectivism.

TOS-Con starts on July 21—tickets and scholarships are still available! Join 300+ like-minded people for 16 presentations, a concert on the lawn, canoeing and kayaking, great food, jam sessions, karaoke, and dancing!