Culture

William F. Buckley, Jr. on Collectivism, Morality, and Power 0
- Culture
- February 28, 2018
Today is the tenth anniversary of the death of William F. Buckley, Jr., founder of National Review and the father of postwar American conservatism. In his honor, here are six quotes by the inimitable writer on collectivism, freedom, and power. On government power (I): “The government can’t do anything for you, except in proportion as
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Liberty is Meaningless without Responsibility 1
- Culture
- February 27, 2018
What does a free society look like to you? Is it an anarcho-capitalist utopia where individuals are free to shoot fully-automatic AK-47s at their 1040 EZs in their private marijuana fields? Is it a harmonious society free from bureaucratic central planning, where people freely trade and engage in commerce? Is it your own apartment, with
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Can American Students Be Ready for College When They Read at an 8th Grade Level?0
- Culture
- February 26, 2018
A friend of mine recently told me that her family was having a discussion when a particular word was used. Her two teenage daughters looked confused and asked, “What does that mean?” Without missing a beat, her younger son, still in middle school, looked up from where he was reading on the sofa and calmly
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Newsflash: Teachers Are Already Armed 0
- Culture
- February 26, 2018
In the wake of yet another mass shooting in a public school, a host of familiar recommendations have resurfaced about how to “prevent this from ever happening again.” Predictably, both conservatives and liberals are looking to the government for a solution. Americans have somehow arrived at a point where they cannot conceive of human action
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Five Reasons Why Being Kind Makes You Feel Good – According to Science 0
- Culture
- February 26, 2018
Everybody can appreciate acts of kindness. But when it comes to explaining why we do them, people often take one of two extreme positions. Some think kindness is something completely selfless that we do out of love and care, while others believe it is just a tool that we cunningly use to become more popular
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How New York’s Wealthy Parents Try to Raise ‘Unentitled’ Kids 0
- Culture
- February 23, 2018
Wealthy parents seem to have it made when it comes to raising their children. They can offer their kids the healthiest foods, the most attentive caregivers, the best teachers and the most enriching experiences, from international vacations to unpaid internships in competitive fields. Yet these parents have a problem: how to give their kids these
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