Politics & Rights
Economics, Politics & Rights, Reviews
Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire by Rebecca Henderson
Eric Daniels July 23, 2020
Although Henderson promises to demonstrate how a “reimagined capitalism” might “rescue a world on fire,” her book does not correctly identify capitalism, never mind reimagine it.
Politics & Rights
Thank You, Big Tech, for Unfriending China
Jon Hersey July 8, 2020
Tech companies get plenty of things wrong, but their response to China’s latest act of authoritarianism is not one of them. Thank you, big tech, for standing up for the rights of Hongkongers.
Politics & Rights
Britain and All Western Countries Should Support Hong Kong’s Struggle to Escape Chinese Oppression
Thomas Walker-Werth June 26, 2020
It is in the interests of all who value freedom for governments around the world to open their doors to the people of Hong Kong. We must send a message to China that authoritarianism is profoundly evil and its expansion will not go unchallenged.
Education & Parenting, Politics & Rights, Reviews
The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture by Heather Mac Donald
David King June 25, 2020
Mac Donald repudiates race and gender pandering, affirming that the proper mission of educators is to help students correct their fallacious reasoning, not to adopt or encourage it.
History, Politics & Rights
George Floyd, Revolutions, and the Path to Justice
Jon Hersey June 17, 2020
By burning and pillaging the property of their fellow citizens, rioters spit on the progress their forbears achieved under far worse circumstances.
Economics, Politics & Rights, Science & Technology
Why We Should Celebrate the Wealthy Going to Space
Owen Lewis June 4, 2020
Contrary to space egalitarians, the prospect of the ultra-wealthy going to the Moon before the rest of us is cause for celebration. It’s an instance of moral justice, as they have earned the ability to go. And, because of their efforts, earnings, and risks, the rest of us might one day have the opportunity to go as well.
Politics & Rights
Contra Tim Bray and Co., Amazon Is a Paragon of Virtue
Tim White May 29, 2020
Jeff Bezos is a hero, and the company he’s built unquestionably is among the greatest and most life-enhancing in all of human history. Any claims to the contrary are nothing short of untrue, unfair, and unjust.
History, Politics & Rights
The White Rose: A Story of Unsurpassed Courage
Andrew Bernstein May 20, 2020
At the height of the Nazi reign of terror, a group of idealistic young Germans rose to challenge Hitler’s regime. In reference to the moral purity of their cause, they dubbed themselves the “White Rose.”
History, Politics & Rights
Lessons from Wisconsin’s Stand for Freedom
Jon Hersey May 19, 2020
Although the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling is a partial victory for freedom, it falls short of making a principled stand for individual rights.
Politics & Rights
Thank You, Cordie Williams, for Standing up for Liberty and Integrity
Tim White May 7, 2020
In an impassioned five-minute speech, Cordie Williams reminded police that not all orders issued to soldiers and law enforcement officials are lawful—and that it is not only illegal but often immoral to obey an unlawful order.