All the Fake News That’s Fit to Print
The Right - “This means that fact-checking is the fake solution to the real problem of fake news. It helps debunk the simple hoaxes, but it only adds undeserved gravitas to fake political narratives and metanarratives.” 7/7/2018
The Right - “This means that fact-checking is the fake solution to the real problem of fake news. It helps debunk the simple hoaxes, but it only adds undeserved gravitas to fake political narratives and metanarratives.” 7/7/2018Do Poverty, Inequality, and Mobility Have a lot in Common? Not Really.
The Right - “Despite the stellar success of ordinary people lifting themselves out of poverty through production and access to a stable market, the income inequality narrative has come to dominate our current public policy discourse, especially in the United States.” 7/5/2018
The Right - “Despite the stellar success of ordinary people lifting themselves out of poverty through production and access to a stable market, the income inequality narrative has come to dominate our current public policy discourse, especially in the United States.” 7/5/2018Friedman’s Take on Corporate Social Responsibility is Brilliant and Elegant—But Obsolete
The Right - Milton Friedman’s argument that corporations refrain from engaging themselves in social and political issues is compelling. But his argument likely doesn’t apply in today’s world, a world where “social consciousness” actually drives business. 6/30/2018
The Right - Milton Friedman’s argument that corporations refrain from engaging themselves in social and political issues is compelling. But his argument likely doesn’t apply in today’s world, a world where “social consciousness” actually drives business. 6/30/2018The Real Questions You Should Ask Your Economics Professor
The Right - “Students are commonly told that Jesus was amenable to socialism because he favored the sharing of wealth. But in fact, he taught personal responsibility, voluntary charity, and doing good from the heart, not from someone else’s wallet.” 6/23/2018
The Right - “Students are commonly told that Jesus was amenable to socialism because he favored the sharing of wealth. But in fact, he taught personal responsibility, voluntary charity, and doing good from the heart, not from someone else’s wallet.” 6/23/2018Literature Meets Identity Politics: Lionel Shriver vs. Penguin-Random House
The Right - “Writers should be judged first by the quality of the content of their prose, not their identity. If we forget this, then the world of literature will be much poorer, and with the loss of this source of consolation, so will we all.” 6/16/2018
The Right - “Writers should be judged first by the quality of the content of their prose, not their identity. If we forget this, then the world of literature will be much poorer, and with the loss of this source of consolation, so will we all.” 6/16/2018Licensing: From Barber Shops to Interior Designers, Restricting the Flow of Labor
The Right - Thinking about opening a barber shop, what do you do? If your answer was something other than, “Find out how to obtain the state’s permission,” you’re in for a surprise. 6/10/2018
The Right - Thinking about opening a barber shop, what do you do? If your answer was something other than, “Find out how to obtain the state’s permission,” you’re in for a surprise. 6/10/2018FEMA Director during Katrina: How Prepared Are We for Disaster?
The Right - “When you think about what we have here—FedEx, UPS, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club—you’ve got all these places that have networks that can be used to do distribution…I truly see the private sector as part of the first responder network.” 6/7/2018
The Right - “When you think about what we have here—FedEx, UPS, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club—you’ve got all these places that have networks that can be used to do distribution…I truly see the private sector as part of the first responder network.” 6/7/2018Does Loneliness Give Rise to Totalitarianism?
The Right - “What prepares men for totalitarian domination…is the fact that loneliness, once a borderline experience usually suffered in certain marginal social conditions like old age, has become an everyday experience of the ever-growing masses of our century.” 6/6/2018
The Right - “What prepares men for totalitarian domination…is the fact that loneliness, once a borderline experience usually suffered in certain marginal social conditions like old age, has become an everyday experience of the ever-growing masses of our century.” 6/6/2018The Victim Culture Produces No Winners: Heather Mac Donald’s Take
The Right - “But instead, universities have been captured by a destructive ideology of victimhood that insists that to be a female or a minority on an American college campus is to be the target of endless, nonstop oppression.” 5/31/2018
The Right - “But instead, universities have been captured by a destructive ideology of victimhood that insists that to be a female or a minority on an American college campus is to be the target of endless, nonstop oppression.” 5/31/2018Free Speech on Campus (and Elsewhere): An Interview with Eugene Volokh
The Right - “Let’s say somebody is solidly in favor of abortion rights. She feels very strongly. Okay? But how can she learn to persuade anyone on the issue if she never even hears the other side of the argument?” 5/30/2018
The Right - “Let’s say somebody is solidly in favor of abortion rights. She feels very strongly. Okay? But how can she learn to persuade anyone on the issue if she never even hears the other side of the argument?” 5/30/2018Misunderstanding Terrorism in Europe
The Right - Everywhere is becoming like Israel in the need to take security measures that encroach further and further into daily life. One would not be surprised if Israelis did not feel a sense of schadenfreude; after all, those who criticized Israel as a police state now indulge in the same practices. 5/21/2018
The Right - Everywhere is becoming like Israel in the need to take security measures that encroach further and further into daily life. One would not be surprised if Israelis did not feel a sense of schadenfreude; after all, those who criticized Israel as a police state now indulge in the same practices. 5/21/2018Interview with Bush Sr. Speechwriter: From Barbara Bush to the Tea Party
The Right - “The Bush period and the approaches we took then, in many respects, are directly related to an era of American politics that came and went.” 5/19/2018
The Right - “The Bush period and the approaches we took then, in many respects, are directly related to an era of American politics that came and went.” 5/19/2018An Interview with David Shafer: His Vision for Georgia
The Right - “People behave themselves for one of two reasons: love of God, or fear of punishment. There’s not much that politicians can do about the former, but the latter is in our wheelhouse.” 5/14/2018
The Right - “People behave themselves for one of two reasons: love of God, or fear of punishment. There’s not much that politicians can do about the former, but the latter is in our wheelhouse.” 5/14/2018Interview with Yaron Brook: Why Ayn Rand Still Matters
The Right - “I really don’t see the Republican Party standing for a real free market or getting the government out of our lives on the domestic front. I don’t see them…proposing winding down the welfare state.” 5/12/2018
The Right - “I really don’t see the Republican Party standing for a real free market or getting the government out of our lives on the domestic front. I don’t see them…proposing winding down the welfare state.” 5/12/2018Mark Harris Just Won the Primary. Here’s his Jan. Interview with Merion West
The Right - “An activist court is what is creating the chaos we now have. Today, we have judges who have put them themselves in the place of a king, and they are trying to rule as kings.” 5/8/2018
The Right - “An activist court is what is creating the chaos we now have. Today, we have judges who have put them themselves in the place of a king, and they are trying to rule as kings.” 5/8/2018Interview with Stephen Halbrook: The Supreme Court and Guns
The Right - A woman, who had a Pennsylvania carry permit, gets arrested in New Jersey, not knowing that they don’t issue carry permits—and certainly not to out-of-state residents. 5/1/2018
The Right - A woman, who had a Pennsylvania carry permit, gets arrested in New Jersey, not knowing that they don’t issue carry permits—and certainly not to out-of-state residents. 5/1/2018Is College Still Worth It? No Easy Answers to a Simple Question
The Right - Professor Caplan thinks students are wise to the true value of a degree, which could help to explain why almost no student ever audits a class and why students spend only about 14 hours per week studying, down from 24 hours per week in 1961. 4/24/2018
The Right - Professor Caplan thinks students are wise to the true value of a degree, which could help to explain why almost no student ever audits a class and why students spend only about 14 hours per week studying, down from 24 hours per week in 1961. 4/24/2018Cory Booker’s Critics from the Left Are Missing the Point
The Right - The cost of a Senate seat, after all, averaged $10,476,451 during the 2012 elections. With that steep of cost, can we expect anything other than politicians sometimes having to speak out of both sides of their mouths? 4/22/2018
The Right - The cost of a Senate seat, after all, averaged $10,476,451 during the 2012 elections. With that steep of cost, can we expect anything other than politicians sometimes having to speak out of both sides of their mouths? 4/22/2018The British Far-Left, A Culture Acquiescing to Anti-Semitism
The Right - Israel deserves criticism like any state, but its castigation on the Left (and elsewhere) goes way beyond that. Israel is now the world’s demonic Jew, subject to the calumnies and libels Jews have faced throughout history. 4/18/2018
The Right - Israel deserves criticism like any state, but its castigation on the Left (and elsewhere) goes way beyond that. Israel is now the world’s demonic Jew, subject to the calumnies and libels Jews have faced throughout history. 4/18/2018The Conflict over Character Education: Faith Schools in Britain
The Right - In the UK recently, there has been concern over the growth in private and unregistered faith schools. 4/10/2018
The Right - In the UK recently, there has been concern over the growth in private and unregistered faith schools. 4/10/2018From Prague Spring to Now: An Interview with Larry Reed
The Right - “By and large, as people mature and learn about how the real world works, they tend to become more pro-liberty. I know a lot more former socialists than I know former libertarians.” 4/3/2018
The Right - “By and large, as people mature and learn about how the real world works, they tend to become more pro-liberty. I know a lot more former socialists than I know former libertarians.” 4/3/2018Returning to a Less Fragmented America
The Right - According to a Pew report, millennials, more than any other generation, are both averse to organized religion and distrustful of other people. 4/1/2018
The Right - According to a Pew report, millennials, more than any other generation, are both averse to organized religion and distrustful of other people. 4/1/2018Congressman Jody Hice: Religious Liberty and Good Business are Benefits of Republican Majority
The Right - In a one-on-one interview with Merion West, Georgia Congressman Jody Hice explains how his background as a Christian pastor informs his worldview, his bill to address the taxpayer burden of former presidents’ pensions, and a possible solution to easing division in a polarized America. 3/29/2018
The Right - In a one-on-one interview with Merion West, Georgia Congressman Jody Hice explains how his background as a Christian pastor informs his worldview, his bill to address the taxpayer burden of former presidents’ pensions, and a possible solution to easing division in a polarized America. 3/29/2018Nixon Staffer: The Similarities Between Watergate and Mueller
The Right - “Normally you have separation of powers, and you have supervision, but with special prosecutors you don’t have very much supervision. That’s the great danger.” 3/27/2018
The Right - “Normally you have separation of powers, and you have supervision, but with special prosecutors you don’t have very much supervision. That’s the great danger.” 3/27/2018Children Have the Right to Protest, But Leave Voting to the Adults
The Right - In our society, whatever is important is what we don’t let children do. They can’t buy property, take out loans, consent to medical procedures (with the glaring exception of abortion), or rent a car. 3/23/2018
The Right - In our society, whatever is important is what we don’t let children do. They can’t buy property, take out loans, consent to medical procedures (with the glaring exception of abortion), or rent a car. 3/23/2018A Defense of the Lonely Senator from Kentucky
The Right - The Republican Party has been quick to turn against Senator Rand Paul, the only remaining principled conservative left in the Senate. Is this it for the Grand Old Party? 3/22/2018
The Right - The Republican Party has been quick to turn against Senator Rand Paul, the only remaining principled conservative left in the Senate. Is this it for the Grand Old Party? 3/22/2018Why This Retired Fighter Pilot Wants to Be a U.S. Senator
The Right - My father was a blue collar worker. He was about to buy his first car: a Cadillac. Instead, he gave me the money to go to the school. 3/19/2018
The Right - My father was a blue collar worker. He was about to buy his first car: a Cadillac. Instead, he gave me the money to go to the school. 3/19/2018Freedom of Speech? Meet the British Border
The Right - Lauren Southern’s unjust arrest is a threat to freedom of speech and philosophy. This is an example of how the UK Border Force’s efforts to keep citizens safe are misguided. 3/18/2018
The Right - Lauren Southern’s unjust arrest is a threat to freedom of speech and philosophy. This is an example of how the UK Border Force’s efforts to keep citizens safe are misguided. 3/18/2018How Consistently Enforcing Laws Can Remedy Mass Incarceration
The Right - Discriminatory laws aren’t the cause behind mass incarceration. Laws in general are not enforced as much as they should be, and people have lost respect for the justice system. 3/15/2018
The Right - Discriminatory laws aren’t the cause behind mass incarceration. Laws in general are not enforced as much as they should be, and people have lost respect for the justice system. 3/15/2018Why a “Blue Apron” Food Policy Makes No Economic Sense
The Right - Economist Levi Russell explains why the proposed restructuring of the largest food assistance program will end up costing more than its probable worth. 3/9/2018
The Right - Economist Levi Russell explains why the proposed restructuring of the largest food assistance program will end up costing more than its probable worth. 3/9/2018What Government Oppression Really Looks Like: An Interview with Michael Malice
The Right - On how Americans talk about their political opponents: “I am delighted by our continued polarization and the fact that each side is unable to communicate with the other.” 3/7/2018
The Right - On how Americans talk about their political opponents: “I am delighted by our continued polarization and the fact that each side is unable to communicate with the other.” 3/7/2018Ben Carson’s Dining Room Set Is the Tip of the Iceberg
The Right - The HUD Secretary’s outrageous spending on tableware is causing an uproar because of how relatable it is — not its cost. 3/7/2018
The Right - The HUD Secretary’s outrageous spending on tableware is causing an uproar because of how relatable it is — not its cost. 3/7/2018Is President Trump Really the Worst President in American History?
The Right - Why a poll comparing ratings given to the current Commander Chief and his predecessors is inaccurate. 3/5/2018
The Right - Why a poll comparing ratings given to the current Commander Chief and his predecessors is inaccurate. 3/5/2018Three Free Speech Myths
The Right - Steve Simpson’s guide on how not to defend free speech. 3/3/2018
The Right - Steve Simpson’s guide on how not to defend free speech. 3/3/2018The Winter Olympics was a Show of Great Unity and Healthy Patriotism
The Right - The Winter Olympics encourage a healthy feeling of patriotism that does not unleash the tiger of unthinking nationalism. 2/28/2018
The Right - The Winter Olympics encourage a healthy feeling of patriotism that does not unleash the tiger of unthinking nationalism. 2/28/2018The Breakdown of American Culture: An Interview with Prof. Amy Wax
The Right - On the current trend towards drug liberalization: “Everybody I know who functions at a high level in society is fairly reliable and trustworthy. My husband is an oncologist, and I can tell you that hardworking cancer doctors don’t spend their free time getting high.” 2/27/2018
The Right - On the current trend towards drug liberalization: “Everybody I know who functions at a high level in society is fairly reliable and trustworthy. My husband is an oncologist, and I can tell you that hardworking cancer doctors don’t spend their free time getting high.” 2/27/2018From Super Bowl Champion to Conservative Thinker: An Interview with Burgess Owens
The Right - “These players are heroes to many young black boys. Sadly, now they see their heroes disrespecting the flag and our country. It’s a terrible message to send.” 2/26/2018
The Right - “These players are heroes to many young black boys. Sadly, now they see their heroes disrespecting the flag and our country. It’s a terrible message to send.” 2/26/2018Libertarians Are Going Nowhere, But Their Ideas Are
The Right - In many ways, libertarians can rest happily knowing that their ideas are winning, even if their candidates are not. 2/25/2018
The Right - In many ways, libertarians can rest happily knowing that their ideas are winning, even if their candidates are not. 2/25/2018School Walkouts Solve Nothing
The Right - We are trusting a population that cannot vote in our society to lead informed debate on one of the nation’s most complex policy issues. 2/24/2018
The Right - We are trusting a population that cannot vote in our society to lead informed debate on one of the nation’s most complex policy issues. 2/24/2018On Minimum Wage, Progressive Conservatives Miss the Mark
The Right - Concerning the Ontarian minimum wage, the lesser of two bad ideas is still a bad idea. 2/21/2018
The Right - Concerning the Ontarian minimum wage, the lesser of two bad ideas is still a bad idea. 2/21/2018Interview: Businessman John Kingston is Running for Senate
The Right - If you like the “get it down,” boot-skewered style of Charlie Baker, you should send me to Washington. But if you like the divisive, polarizing approach of Senator Warren, by all means, re-elect her. 2/18/2018
The Right - If you like the “get it down,” boot-skewered style of Charlie Baker, you should send me to Washington. But if you like the divisive, polarizing approach of Senator Warren, by all means, re-elect her. 2/18/2018We Don’t Value Life Anymore
The Right - We as a nation, numb to the sting of death, have lost sight of the wonders of life. 2/16/2018
The Right - We as a nation, numb to the sting of death, have lost sight of the wonders of life. 2/16/2018What Being “Tough on Drugs” Should Really Mean
The Right - Honest criticism of current drug policy should not justify a culture of permissiveness about drug abuse. 2/13/2018
The Right - Honest criticism of current drug policy should not justify a culture of permissiveness about drug abuse. 2/13/2018Interview: Actor Antonio Sabàto Is Running for Congress
The Right - “I came to this country from another country, and I struggled. I used to dream about coming to this country as a child, and I probably love this country more than many people who were born here.” 2/10/2018
The Right - “I came to this country from another country, and I struggled. I used to dream about coming to this country as a child, and I probably love this country more than many people who were born here.” 2/10/2018The History of Conservatism at Harvard College
The Right - Conservatism has a long history at one of America’s oldest, most prestigious colleges. 2/7/2018
The Right - Conservatism has a long history at one of America’s oldest, most prestigious colleges. 2/7/2018In Defense of the Koch Brothers
The Right - For the Koch brothers, an ideal government would support gay marriage, freedom of speech, balancing the budget, and capitalism. 2/5/2018
The Right - For the Koch brothers, an ideal government would support gay marriage, freedom of speech, balancing the budget, and capitalism. 2/5/2018Mandatory Labeling of GMOs Does More Harm Than Good
The Right - Giving government agencies free reign to establish whatever labeling requirements they wish may create more problems than it resolves. 2/4/2018
The Right - Giving government agencies free reign to establish whatever labeling requirements they wish may create more problems than it resolves. 2/4/2018Free Speech is Scary. The Solution: Speak Up
The Right - The parade of world leaders through the streets of central Paris made a mockery of the dead cartoonists; some of those who linked arms did all they could to suppress freedom of expression in their own countries. 2/3/2018
The Right - The parade of world leaders through the streets of central Paris made a mockery of the dead cartoonists; some of those who linked arms did all they could to suppress freedom of expression in their own countries. 2/3/2018Interview: Former Clinton Administration Official on Why He Became a Republican
The Right - “Rising tides lift all boats, whether they’re white, black, brown, yellow, immigrant, or any other American.” 1/26/2018
The Right - “Rising tides lift all boats, whether they’re white, black, brown, yellow, immigrant, or any other American.” 1/26/2018Interview: Small Business Owner and Sec. of State Brian Kemp
The Right - “I know that you can’t completely run government like a company, but you can bring in business principles and processes.” 1/22/2018
The Right - “I know that you can’t completely run government like a company, but you can bring in business principles and processes.” 1/22/2018