Dr. Hurd’s recent conversation with a member of the media went like this: — Many studies have shown that people who are in loving relationships are physically healthier than people who are not. What are some of the ways in … Continue reading
From ‘The President’s House: A History, Volume I’ (White House Historical Association: Washington DC). On a sweltering July afternoon during the Mexican War, Mrs. Polk and the president were in the upstairs oval room. Shaded by the deep overhang … Continue reading
We’re taught in school that it’s workers who make the world go ’round. Actually, it’s not just workers who make everything happen. It’s producers. Producers are the people who take care of themselves. A producer can make minimum wage, a … Continue reading
There are three opportunities for the advancement of individual rights this year. One is the upcoming recall election of Scott Walker, the governor of Wisconsin. He stood up to the entrenched labor unions of state employees last year, and won. … Continue reading
The food police are here. And their chief of police is New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He’s seeking to ban big sugary drinks in New York City. ‘Obesity is a nationwide problem, and all over the United States, public … Continue reading
A reader asked: Why is it that the people who are the most UNAPPRECIATIVE are also the ones who want EVERYTHING? Great question! The answer is: The neediest are the greediest. Actually, “greed” is not always bad. Greed can mean … Continue reading
The latest economic numbers are not looking good. It’s becoming harder for Obama to fudge them. Obama’s response? He says “we’ve still got a lot of work to do.” More work to do? What exactly does Obama plan to DO … Continue reading
Classical liberal thinker and economist Ludwig von Mises (author of “Human Action” and “Socialism”) wrote the following nearly a century ago: Opium and morphine are certainly dangerous and habit forming drugs. But once a principle is admitted that it is the … Continue reading
Conclusion of yesterday’s column. A lot of times, unhappy or overstressed people will think, ‘Why did this happen to me? Life isn’t fair!’ The thought can be in response to something horrendous and tragic, or to nothing more than a … Continue reading
According to a 2009 Harris Poll, when Americans are asked to ‘Please indicate for each one if you believe in it, or not,’ the following results were revealing: 82% believe in God 76% believe in miracles 71% believe in survival … Continue reading
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill aimed at keeping state courts and agencies from using Islamic or other non-U.S. laws when making decisions, his office said on Friday. The bill doesn’t specifically mention Shariah law, which broadly refers to … Continue reading
Readers are always asking me to please write about good news. I have good news. I’m happy to report that at least some young people are still in favor of liberty, and willing to acknowledge the horrendously unfair and reckless … Continue reading