Federalism Frees Us to Flourish
Although it may seem counterintuitive, freedom is actually enhanced, not curtailed, when states have the right to experiment, subject to important federal constitutional limitations, with social and economic polices till they do right by their citizens.
Blasphemers, Terrorists, and Liberals in Your Neighborhood
Would I read Charlie Hebdo? (Assuming I could read French, that is.) Would I want anyone in my family to read it? Would I...
How to Buy a Dumb Phone (and How Not to Use...
I did some research with the help of a “dumb phone finder” which told me the functions, network compatibilities, and reviews of the available flip phones and other simplicity-oriented devices. I identified one that was an acceptable price, was still able to run one or two of the apps that I actually do need, and was compatible with my network (or so I thought).
Occupy Food! (And Other Simple Things)
As Christmas and the end of 2011 approaches, I find myself thinking gratefully about what Leroy Hershberger has enabled my students and me to...
Sources of Order: Rooted Cosmopolitanism and the Origins of City Life
What follows is an expanded version of a talk originally given at the 2016 Front Porch Republic Conference at Notre Dame, where Susannah Black...
Humanity and Honor, Culture and Clarity
Sometimes when you sit in the pew you get the feeling that the preacher is talking to you. Of course, this impression is magnified...
At Home with Dragons
The past is not completely lost to us, and the fascination with fantastic beasts remains.
Diversity Industry
This week I received a directive (the precise source of the directive is not clear nor is the intent) to demonstrate that in my...
Localist Roundup: Deals and Decisions
This week's news is mostly on the political front. A budget deal seems ready to go through the Senate, wrapping up the congressional conflict...