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School Choice and Racism: A Myth Devoid of Context 0
- Culture
- August 10, 2017
There has been a lot of recent discussion on the racial impact of school choice. Critics have used research reports to corroborate their claims that school choice increases racial segregation. While these claims have a factual basis, they are in dire need of context. School choice can increase racial segregation, but not for reasons anyone
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3 Ways College Hinders Students 0
- Economics
- August 10, 2017
Across the country, students of all backgrounds and interests are gearing up to begin another semester of college. And there’s good news this time around! As NPR recently explained, tuition is remaining stable instead of growing at twice the inflation rate as it has for the last 26 years. But in spite of this rosy
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How Dumb Laws Get Innocent People in Trouble 1
- History
- August 9, 2017
There are a lot of weird laws these days. In fact, many of them are so dumb that it seems unlikely they would ever be enforced. But there are other weird laws that are enforced with a vengeance – even on those who are doing their best to be law-abiding citizens. An example of the
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The Anti-Federalists Were Right 0
- Economics
- August 9, 2017
On the eve of the federal convention, and following its adjournment in September of 1787, the Anti-Federalists made the case that the Constitution makers in Philadelphia had exceeded the mandate they were given to amend the Articles of Confederation, and nothing more. The Federal Constitution augured ill for freedom, argued the Anti-Federalists. These unsung heroes
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In Defense of the Infamous Google Memo 0
- Culture
- August 9, 2017
The internet has given us limitless possibilities when it comes to sharing different worldviews and opinions with each other. But instead of this spread of ideas making society more well-rounded and open-minded, it has caused individuals to section off into smaller echo chambers where contrary opinions are resisted or even thought of as immoral. Is
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The Surprisingly Similar Authoritarian Rhetoric of Trump and Obama 0
- Culture
- August 9, 2017
Six months have passed since Donald Trump entered the Oval Office. His administration remains deeply understaffed. His legislative agenda is stymied. He has been active in issuing executive orders, but many are toothless, others are only in the early stages of undoing Obama policies and some are tied up in the courts. So far, Trump’s leadership has
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