The Death of Dissent
In the aftermath of the horrific attack in Orlando, we have witnessed a death that is equally troubling if only because of its scope and
Category: History
Why Anti-Trumpers Might Be the Bigger Problem
As 2016 Super Tuesday results filed in, a sinking feeling could be felt across the country. Political pundits and lay voters alike realized that Donald
Our Misdirected Outrage over Columbus
Thanks to social media, we now know that Christopher Columbus was the only person who ever mistreated anyone in the history of the world. Everywhere
No, We Don’t Need More Women in the Tech Industry
If there’s one thing that all leaders and pundits in the tech industry can agree on, it is that there aren’t enough women in the
Juggernaut
By now, everyone recognizes the severity of the 2007-08 financial crisis. But, to many Americans, the bailouts, stimulus packages, and regulatory schemes aimed at solving
This Book is 11,856 Pages Long
August 2008 After having read Jacques Barzun’s summa thirteen times, I have concluded that this book is not really 912 pages long as it appears
Monaco
In Monaco, 1937, life is ideal. Palm trees sway, celebrities shine, and the Grand Prix thrills spectators from around the world. With war on the
Appreciating the Classics
September 2004 It is assumed in our culture that latest is best. The notion probably got its start thanks to the prominence of science and