I was intrigued by a recent manifesto here at the Libertarian Institute, “Libertarianism Requires a ‘Subjective Morality,’” by Sean Dolan. The author boldly denies that libertarianism is “an objective, universal code that dictates right from wrong.” I believe that I...
Controversy erupted in Canada last month over a Christian singer from California who is on tour in the country. Sean Feucht, a former worship leader at the well-known Bethel Church who is known for opposing COVID lockdowns and holding traditional conservative beliefs,...
By President Donald Trump’s transactional criterion, NATO has been a costly failure that needs fixing or needs to be cut lose. Europe has failed to pay the price and has left the United States with the financial and military burden of defending Europe. The war in...
During a debate with political commentator Ryan Girdusky back in May, journalist Michael Tracey described a phenomenon he calls “Trump devotion syndrome.” (As far as I can tell, that term was originally coined by the Christian ethicist Andrew T. Walker, who referenced...
Immigration control strikes at the heart of the rule of law. That fact is badly unappreciated, even by some libertarians. If for no other reason, people who cherish individual liberty ought to be appalled by what the Trump administration is up to. Trump did not invent...
Among a certain species of “critical” historian, it is an article of faith that Europe’s remarkable economic ascent was built not on its institutions, not on liberty, not on commerce, but on the systematic looting of the rest of the world. In this telling—descended...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel’s intention with its ongoing genocidal assault on the civilian population of the Gaza Strip is to militarily control the entire territory. On Friday, Netanyahu’s security cabinet, against the...
As America continues pouring billions into Israeli defense, the uncomfortable truth is that Israel’s security and strategic position have always depended on outside assistance—contrary to popular conservative claims. Conservative pundits like Ben Shapiro repeatedly...
