The war on health
While some bits look a little sensational, there are some really good points here:
Fortnight for Freedom challenges government mandates
(United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) The fourteen days from June 21—the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More—to July 4, Independence Day, are dedicated…
Public schools cost more than you think
(CATO) Although public schools are usually the biggest item in state and local budgets, spending figures provided by public school officials and reported in the media often leave out major…
Brand preference underscores culture divide
(LA Times) Democrats and Republicans can’t even agree on brands, preferring different restaurants, television channels and even gaming systems across the aisle, according to a new report. While Democrats say they most…
Sociality and coolness in modern times
One of the great motifs of modern times is coolness. In the early part of the 20th century, it began as a term of insouciance or what might be characterized…
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Juggernaut cometh
Jurist Richard Posner sums things up pretty well: (Becker-Posner) The institutional structure of the United States is under stress. We might be in dangerous economic straits if the dollar were…
Artistry, specialism, and the division of labor
The Art of Making, Alma Flamenca from Dimitris Ladopoulos on Vimeo.