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The Great Emancipation of 1834 →

August 1, 2018

“There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.”

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Feeling Grateful for Gratitude →

July 31, 2018

It may seem like such a little thing, but expressing gratitude is a bigger deal than most people realize.

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William Jennings Bryan Was Surprisingly Good On Trade →

July 30, 2018

Today, the distinctions between the two major political parties on trade and tariffs are not as stark as they were in Bryan’s day.

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Cal and the Big Cal-Amity →

July 25, 2018

Coolidge takes heat from progressives because any other stance ruins their narrative and undermines their agenda.

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The Ten Best Presidential Vetoes →

July 24, 2018

The veto counts among the storied contributions the ancient Roman Republic gave the world 25 centuries ago. Here are ten of the best examples of it.

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President Buchanan Wasn't All Bad →

July 19, 2018

On some vital economic matters, the man was not only right but also eloquent in making his point.

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The Wisdom of Eric Hoffer, Part II →

July 18, 2018

Eric Hoffer bequeathed future generations a wealth of sagacity and discernment. Almost entirely self-taught, he was the consummate home schooler, a keen observer who carved himself from the rock of commonality but never lost the common touch.

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The Wisdom of Eric Hoffer, Part I →

July 17, 2018

Hoffer was fascinated by the fanatic—the sort of person who often abandons reason for a cause—and he sought to explain where that mentality comes from. 

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Why Character Matters: A Podcast →

July 17, 2018

The following episode of "The Mandy Show" is a discussion between Lawrence W. Reed, the president of The Foundation for Economic Education, and the podcast's host, Mandy Connell. In this episode, they discuss courage, self-reliance, and liberty. 

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We're Still Crying for Argentina →

July 11, 2018

Strange, isn’t it, that the statist Left always claims to be for “the people” as it bestows enormous, concentrated political power on a very few. 

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The Real Questions You Should Ask Your Professors →

June 28, 2018

In my four decades of teaching and interacting with students on matters of economics and history, I’ve been routinely amazed by both how much they know and how little they know about the very same subjects.

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What the Governments of Mexico & Central America Should Do →

June 27, 2018

When any government makes it harder for its citizens to start a business, engage in trade, make plans for the future, control their own property, or settle a dispute fairly, it means economic suffering—needless, personal, material suffering.

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The Man Who Might Have Saved America from Woodrow Wilson →

June 26, 2018

Gus Hobart: It’s a shame that if he’s remembered today at all, it’s for checking out early instead of anything he stood for.

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Hats Off to John B. Stetson →

May 24, 2018

A sickly young man from New Jersey fundamentally changed the image of the American cowboy forever.

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Billy Graham--A Good and Faithful Servant →

April 11, 2018

Men as outstanding as Billy Graham are rare enough that we may not see another like him for a very long time.

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Don't Vote Like a Halloweener! →

October 31, 2017

Part of the allure of Halloween is getting something great for just showing up, and this carries over into voting habits.

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A Revolution to Always Remember But Never Celebrate →

October 16, 2017

Gareth Jones and Boris Kornfeld—two notable victims of Soviet communism among the tens of millions.

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Your House Does Not Need a New Roof at My Expense →

September 29, 2017

On a house worth maybe $800,000, the government expended a total of $1.8 million—spread over as many as 22 occasions.

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Requiring U.S.-Made Steel in Pipelines Would Backfire →

September 12, 2017

History shows protectionist steel policies hurt American workers. (With Drew Johnson)

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Free to Choose Medicine and the Story of William Halford →

August 18, 2017

Thanks to a remarkable man who passed away on June 22, 2017 at the untimely age of 48, relief from the scourge of herpes may soon be a reality.

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