Liberalism Fails When It Puts Freedom Above Order

Liberalism Fails When It Puts Freedom Over Order

A general sense that society is broken prevails in America today. Polls show that people are not satisfied with the direction the nation is going. Things and institutions are not functioning as they should. Many place the blame, not without reason, upon liberalism. Indeed, liberalism plays a significant role in this general … Read more

Why America Must Reject the State Capitalist Temptation

Why America Must Reject the State Capitalist Temptation

For a long time, the American economic system has been defined by the imprecise term of capitalism. The system varies in its application. When conservatives are in power, the government favors free markets and less state intervention. When liberals rule, social safety nets and regulations are given more free rein. Regardless of … Read more

To Stop the Minneapolis Shootings, We Must Reject These Three Liberal Premises

To Stop the Minneapolis Shootings, We Must Reject These Three Liberal Premises

There was something different about the Minneapolis shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. It broke free from the standard narrative accompanying these all-too-frequent and tragic scenes. This incident could not be addressed with usual commentaries about guns, distressed young males or violence in America. Although present in other shootings, this particular … Read more

The Apples-and-Oranges Debate over Tariffs

The Apples-and-Oranges Debate over Tariffs

As I watch the debate over tariffs, I can’t help but feel the two sides are not speaking the same language. They are talking apples and oranges. One side is concerned only about money, while the other side deals with social impact. I don’t think this apples-and-oranges debate can be reduced to which … Read more

Caught in the Crossfire: Lessons from Russia’s Glavprodukt Business Saga

Caught in the Crossfire: Lessons from Russia’s Glavprodukt Business Saga

Anyone looking for proof that private property is unsafe in Vladimir Putin’s Russian Federation must look no further than the dust-up over Russia’s largest prepared food company, Glavprodukt. Confiscation, Kremlin-Style The Kremlin seized the company, placing it under “temporary management” in October 2024. The exact reason for this move is not clear. … Read more