Shootings: Why Don’t Schools Have Better Security?
High-quality security is apparently still not a priority for many parents whose demonstrated preferences show otherwise.
U.S. History
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America: a Military Nation
There's a reason why, after 8 years as commander-in-chief, Obama never closed the Guantanamo prison as he promised.
Filibuster in Nicaragua, Part 3: The Republic of Nicaragua
Chris Calton continues the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.
Filibuster in Nicaragua, Part 2: Nicaragua Conquered
Chris Calton continues the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.
How the Patent-Troll Wright Brothers Fought to Stifle Innovation
The Wright brothers spent most of their post-1903 careers suing other inventors who were doing the much-needed work of improving airplane technology.
The Political Economy of the Antifederalists
The Constitution, Antifedralists said, lacked sufficient mechanisms to prevent the new government from taxing, spending, and regulating without limit.
Filibuster in Nicaragua, Part 1: William Walker’s First Failure
Chris Calton tells the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.
Why States Don’t Require Blood Tests for Marriages Anymore
States used to mandate that couples take blood tests before being allowed to obtain a marriage license. Fortunately, that is now a thing of the past.
Trump Shows Us Why Its So Hard to “Drain the Swamp”
The permanent government of bureaucrats, generals, staffers, and strategists in Washington exercises greater power than any elected official.
Misleading with Numbers: It’s Worse When the Government Does It
It's alarming how much government will turn to bad and misleading numbers to justify its latest scheme to tax and regulate us for our own good.
