Culture
Ayn Rand: Decide for Yourself
In evaluating Ayn Rand, as with any subject, it is important for us to make our own decisions regarding the…
Romney, the Race Card, and the Danger of Vague Ideas
Racism is wrong because it assumes that a person’s race (something he can’t choose) determines his character (which is determined…
Their Trophies Should Inspire Yours, Not Replace Them
It is just a game. Those athletes’ own trophies can’t fill your shelves. But games do mean something. Reflect on…
The Conservative War on Sex
The primary purpose of sex is not procreation—sex is an end in itself. . . . We are not mere…
A Proper Response to Joseph Kony Requires Independent Judgment, not Groupthink
Before people criticize those who support Kony 2012 in response to social pressure, they should ask themselves if they adhere…
Affirmative Action: A Solution to Racism—Or Its Symptom?
Racism was and is a part of American culture. Most of us have probably heard or even said a…
Ron Paul Lacks the Principles Needed to Defend Freedom
At first glance, the Ron Paul movement appears to be a step in the right direction for freedom. But does…
What Real Revolution Looks Like: Heroes Exemplifying New Moral Ideals Lead the Way to Freedom and Progress
It was not only fidelity to their stated ideals that made the leaders of successful revolutions great and their revolutions…
New Atlas Shrugged Documentary: Ayn Rand and the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged
Through a series of interviews with prominent entrepreneurs and experts on Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism, the new documentary Ayn Rand and…
Christmas as Capitalism: Celebrate Trade
Christmas has become a holiday known for its commercialism—and many recoil at this, claiming that commercialism is antithetical to the…