Economics & Political Systems

Winston Churchill at 150

November 30 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Winston Churchill. Few individuals have been as lauded and lambasted both during their lifetime and after their death. As both a person and a symbol, Churchill has evoked many powerful … Continue reading

Jimmy Carter Turns 100

On October 1, Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 100th birthday, becoming the first former president to reach this milestone. This occasion provides a fitting time to consider Carter’s life and legacy. He is one of the nation’s most outspoken Christian … Continue reading

Tech, Talk, and TikTok

In August 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency with an unlikely cause: the video-sharing app TikTok. At issue was TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, and its close connections with the Chinese Communist Party. Trump argued that TikTok gave the CCP “access … Continue reading

What Did Cause the Civil War?

Nikki Haley recently provoked a firestorm of controversy for failing to name slavery when asked by journalists what caused the Civil War. A chorus of critics, including President Joe Biden, censured her response. Biden declared, “Let me be clear for … Continue reading

Remembering the Boston Tea Party

In recent years, Americans have protested racism, police brutality, environmental devastation, gun control laws, abortion, and many other issues. Millions have fought to expand the rights of women, LGBTQIA individuals, blacks, and other minorities. Today many are remonstrating against antisemitism … Continue reading