Before he became the subject of all those strange conspiracy theories, George Soros was best known as an honest-to-goodness businessperson and international philanthropist. At age 91, he still has billions, but that’s not even the most interesting thing about him. He survived Nazi Germany before he ever became a student of economics. His early brush […]
What We Know About China’s “Godfather”
With its incursion on Taiwan and zero-Covid policy, China has been all over the news lately. Between its strict lockdowns and tense diplomatic relationships, the country’s political system is frequently discussed. But how much do you know it, really? It may be helpful to think of President Xi Jinping as the CEO of the world’s […]
How Important is the Age Gap?
Speculation has already started regarding whether or not 79-year-old Joe Biden will run for reelection in 2024. Age is a big issue in US politics, with older politicians on both sides struggling to connect with young voters. The gap may be widening. In 2020, the average American was 38 years old, whereas the average age […]
A World Turned Upside Down
January 2021 was the worst month of US Congressman Jamie Raskin’s life. After a long struggle with depression, Raskin’s only son Tommy took his own life on New Year’s Eve. Just one week later, violent insurrectionists stormed the US Capitol. January 6 was Raskin’s first day back to work after his son’s death. It was […]
Who’s Pulling Your Strings?
Propaganda doesn’t have the best reputation. We often associate it with manipulation, like Nazi propaganda in World War II. And we can still see its negative effects today, playing out in places such as Eastern Europe. But propaganda isn’t inherently good or bad. It can be used for a wide range of purposes. Consider public […]
This is the War on Knowledge
The disturbing images from Russia’s war on Ukraine are a powerful reminder of how brutal fascism can be. But it’s important to remember that fascism isn’t just sheer violence; it’s also a war on knowledge. In How Fascism Works, Yale professor Jason Stanley looks at how fascist leaders hold on to power with sneaky tactics like […]
What has Shaped You?
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany’s father used to tell her this piece of advice. But she didn’t really understand what he meant until she got older. In college, she realized that Christian conservatism formed the basis of her worldview, which had been instilled in her by loving parents. When she left her hometown, […]
Where the White House Went Wrong
Donald Trump’s White House endured a great deal of criticism for how it handled its response to the pandemic. Now one of Trump’s closest public health advisers, Dr. Scott Atlas, has come forward with a controversial rebuttal to those claims. When Atlas was brought on board the Coronavirus Task Force in July 2020, he was […]
Are Americans in Denial?
Bestselling author and psychologist Mary L. Trump is Donald Trump’s niece—and one of his most outspoken critics. In her new book The Reckoning, Ms. Trump examines the societal traumas that have been imprinted on the American psyche. From the history of slavery and racism to her uncle’s presidency, society’s collective forgetting has corrupted the country. It […]
Is There a Constitutional Crisis?
The foundational rights of citizens in the United States can only endure if Americans choose to protect and nurture the Constitution. This responsibility has been passed down between generations for hundreds of years. It has been considered sacred. That is, until recently. The problem is that civilizations do not always evolve. In fact, they often […]
