FTA: Neither Palin nor Dobbs has any type of political future—the former because of her ignorance and thin skin, the latter because of his bigot’s baggage. But if you surround Dobbs’ brain with Palin’s sensual warmth, add...
‘Who is John Galt?’ The question-cum-slogan from Ayn Rand’s 1957 novel Atlas Shrugged has appeared on placards at recent conservative protests against President Barack Obama’s economic policies, and even at the...
It’s Thanksgiving in the U.S.A. today, so I know at least some of you are going to be as busy with turkey and family as I will be, sothis week’s question is a simple one: What books and authors are you particularly thankful for...
I do. Although only for every couple of Christian books. I like the challenge. I like the insights into the minds of those I wish to minister to. I like to have to read and try and keep an open mind and take part in thinking...
Phil and Luke are brothers, libertarians and flatmates based in Wellington, New Zealand. Their blog, Pacific Empire, covers topics including politics, libertarianism, international relations, psychology, the philosophy of Ayn...
4:35PM You've heard of ''Helicopter Ben.'' The first of US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's monikers evolved out of a 2002 speech in which he referenced Milton Friedman's comments comparing unorthodox policies to...
About The Author: A former editor at the National Review, Maggie Gallagher is co-author of “The Case for Marriage: Why Married People are Happier, Healthier, and Better Off Financially.” By Maggie Gallagher Maggie Gallagher – 2...
On Nov. 25, 1947, studio executives released a statement declaring that they would not employ 10 prominent writers and directors who had been held in contempt of Congress for refusing to confirm or deny that they were communists.
On Thanksgiving, we should thank ourselves and the other producers who make the good life possible. Children are taught that Thanksgiving came about when Pilgrims gave thanks to God for a bountiful harvest. Ayn Rand described...
At The Washington Post : Can an atheist be grateful? And if so, to whom? I pose this question because at my family's Thanksgiving gatherings there is a close relative who professes to be a devout atheist (God bless him). Like...