Why do feminists remain silent on the plight of women persecuted by male theocratic dictators in Iran? Think about what feminism is. Feminism is not a form of individualism. The feminist “ideal” would not lead to liberty and meritocracy. Feminists … Continue reading
Events in Iran show how it’s impossible to make peace with a dictatorship. The people who have to live under that dictatorship, and don’t like it, have no choice but to face facts. But America’s hapless leaders, when they made … Continue reading
Shame and blame will never convince. At most, they foster anxiety. But they will never work at changing minds. That’s the dilemma American “liberalism” or leftism finds itself in. For years, up through and including the Obama years, it tried … Continue reading
An individual is only as capable as his physical health and mental well-being. An individual needs mental well-being, and so does a society. To gauge the mental well-being of an individual, you look to the individual’s psyche and mind. To … Continue reading
Millennials say in large majorities that they would rather live under socialism than capitalism. Unfortunately, nobody bothered to tell them what socialism is. And they won’t read anybody who does. The best way to find out what socialism is? Look … Continue reading
“Economic security is national security,” said President Trump today. Absolutely right. Because economic security can only happen if there’s economic liberty. If there’s no economic liberty, there’s no prosperity, there’s no way to build a strong defensive force, and there’s … Continue reading
Despite all the contention today, nearly everyone agrees that society is in a state of decline. The question is: Why? My own answer to that question is the slow, tortured death of reason. A rational culture, like a rational household, … Continue reading
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed European “hypocrisy” and “double standards,” saying EU leaders were quick to condemn President Donald Trump for his recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital … Violence has erupted in the region and the Muslim world … Continue reading
Here’s just the latest example: A University of California, Merced professor declined to debate conservative author Ben Shapiro, but offered to fight him, according to audio released Wednesday. Fernando Cortes Chirino, a sociology professor at the university, addressed Shapiro’s upcoming … Continue reading
Here’s a wonderful meme: I have never understood a socialist who can walk into a grocery store and think, “Man, I hate capitalism.” In a similar vein, I would add the following: I have never understood how someone could applaud … Continue reading
With “Snowflakes” and Millennials, the problem runs deeper than political and social. It’s psychological and even philosophical. A generation of people have been taught to think with their feelings. One brave law school professor is taking on this trend directly … Continue reading
The infamous “gay wedding cake” case hits the Supreme Court this Tuesday. You might assume that a conservative court will decide in favor of the baker who didn’t want to make the wedding cake for the gay couple because it … Continue reading