2017 Global Agenda for Economic Freedom (The Heritage Foundation)
(Source: The Heritage Foundation) August 30, 2016 | Special Report on Economic Freedom 2017 Global Agenda for Economic Freedom By James M. Roberts, William T. Wilson, Ph.D., Diane Katz, Anthony B. Kim,...
View ArticleThe Rosenzweig`s Philosophcal©
The unique framework of Franz Rosenzweig The philosophy of Franz Rosenzweig is one of the most interesting and surprising innovations of modern thought, both general and Jewish. There exists a...
View ArticleMaking the Case
Summary The debate about fully autonomous weapons has continued to intensify since the issue reached the international stage four years ago.[1] Lawyers, ethicists, military personnel, human rights...
View ArticleBring on the Crackup: Hoping for a Trump–Sanders Election
As I write this, in mid-late March 2016, things are generally going the way that I have hoped for–but of course this sort of analysis is in danger of being overtaken by events at any moment. Still, I...
View ArticleThe Coup, Then and Now The Enemies of Humanity Try to Give Trump the JFK...
By Anton Chaitkin June 04, 2017 "Information Clearing House" - The Anglo-American oligarchy began a coup against President Donald Trump after his surprise 2016 election. They were in a panic to block...
View ArticlePhilosopher Peter Singer on why all men are not created equal
For a man who sparks volcanic public debate wherever he goes, Peter Singer comes across as remarkably mild mannered. "I do cause some controversy, but there are also misunderstandings," acknowledges...
View ArticlePropaganda
“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society...
View ArticleProtecting Schools from Military Use
Introduction This report collects recent and historic examples of laws, court decisions, military orders, policies, and practice by governments, armed forces, non-state armed groups, and courts aimed...
View Article“Difference,” American-Style: Of High-Horse Riders and Low-Hanging Fruit
Annals of Parliamentary Cretinism: 4 This has been in the works since the get-go. HRC faces a tight race in what ought to be a walkover because she is a lousy candidate and a terrible campaigner, and...
View ArticleWael Shawky On the Pull of Crusade and Jihad at MoMA PS1
The films of Wael Shawky's Cabaret Crusades are on view at MoMA PS1 until August 31, along with installations of selected sketches, sets and marionettes that the artist used throughout filming. For...
View ArticleTocqueville on Christianity and American Democracy (The Heritage Foundation)
(Source: The Heritage Foundation) March 7, 2016 | First Principles Series Report on Religion and Civil Society By Carson Holloway, Ph.D. In his monumental study Democracy in America, Alexis de...
View ArticleBy Moti Nissami
February 09, 2016 "Information Clearing House" - " Greanville Post " - Apart from the mainstream portrayal of Russia as a ruthless expansionist dictatorship (a portrayal too ludicrous to merit...
View ArticleThe Obama Doctrine
Ruven Afanador Friday, August 30, 2013, the day the feckless Barack Obama brought to a premature end America’s reign as the world’s sole indispensable superpower—or, alternatively, the day the...
View ArticleFederalism and Freedom: Orestes Brownson’s Case for the Federal Constitution...
(Source: The Heritage Foundation) Abstract Federalism is at the heart of American constitutional government. The U.S. Constitution, centered on the division of power between the national and state...
View ArticleHow the Humanist Movement Fosters Economic Injustice
“… a social system which year by year witnesses the increase of the pauper class, and the increase of their miseries, stands condemned before the tribunal of … justice, how long will it take before...
View ArticleAlways Care, Never Kill: How Physician-Assisted Suicide Endangers the Weak,...
(Source: The Heritage Foundation) Allowing physician-assisted suicide would be a grave mistake for four reasons. First, it would endanger the weak and vulnerable. Second, it would corrupt the practice...
View ArticlePresident Trump: Irish writers have their say
While we were sleeping, first we voted into office the ones who watch you drown while very articulately expressing concern; then we tried voting for the ones who kind of like to see you drown. – from...
View ArticleAfter Paris: It’s time for a new Enlightenment
We must move past the tired debate that pits the modern west against its backward other and recover the Enlightenment ideal of rigorous self-criticism...
View ArticleNeuroscientist Sam Harris Selects 12 Books Everyone Should Read
On an excellent recent episode of The Tim Ferriss Show — one of these nine podcasts for a fuller life — neuroscientist Sam Harris answered a listener’s question inquiring what books everyone should...
View ArticleDirector of Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Explains What Makes Cancer So...
These Questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by William G. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., Director...
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