#CapitalistAndProud Submission: Thomas Walker
Capitalism has transformed the UK twice in its history. The first was the industrial revolution, when enterprise, competition and the drive for wealth creation
The TU/STRIVE Board Extends its Gratitude to Margaret Malewski
With deep gratitude for her contributions, the Board of Directors of The Undercurrent and STRIVE announces the departure of CEO Margaret Malewski.
#CapitalistAndProud Submission: Collin Holloway
Because capitalism recognizes the use of my mind, obligates me to no one, and allows me to pay for a better education, I can pursue my passion and lead a rich, productive, and, most importantly, happy life. That is why I am capitalist and proud.
Give Female Athletes What They Deserve
Written by Thomas Duke and J.A. Windham 11.38 seconds. That’s what it takes to be truly in a class of your own at the Olympic Games. As Katie Ledecky blew away the field and her own world record in the 800-meter freestyle, we couldn’t help but
#CapitalistAndProud Submission: Celeste Hook
For this reason, I am proud to say that I am a capitalist: I am someone who believes in pursuing my own rational self-interest while rejecting the moral code of exploitation and sacrifice which lies at the root of all other systems
Mentorship Q&A Recap: A Conversation with Eric Daniels
STRIVE’s Online Mentor Q&A Program aims to provide students and career-oriented young people with opportunities to learn from real-world, active professionals about everything from crafting a purpose, to setting and pursuing goals, to the myriad life lessons they’ve picked up in pursuit of their dreams.
Mentorship Q&A Recap: A Conversation with Scott McDonald
STRIVE’s Online Mentor Q&A Program aims to provide students and career-oriented young people with opportunities to learn from real-world, active professionals about everything from crafting a purpose, to setting and pursuing goals, to the myriad life lessons they’ve picked up in pursuit of their dreams.
Letter From The Editor
Dear friends and readers, I’m writing this in a Starbucks up on Twin Peaks, a pair of giant foggy hills at the heart of San Francisco. It’s a great place to call home — Twin Peaks, not Starbucks — although I’m definitely here enough. See, I like
#CapitalistAndProud Submission: Philalethes
Recently at The Undercurrent, we launched #CapitalistAndProud, a national campus initiative aimed at rallying students everywhere to write in to their campus papers explaining why they support capitalism. To encourage participation, we've committed to posting well-written submissions on the TU blog. *** Below is a submission from Philalethes, a Canadian law student. Why I Support
Mentorship Q&A Recap: A Conversation with Adam Mossoff
STRIVE’s Online Mentor Q&A Program aims to provide students and career-oriented young people with opportunities to learn from real-world, active professionals about everything from crafting a purpose, to setting and pursuing goals, to the myriad life lessons they’ve picked up in pursuit of their dreams.