All Articles
- Civil Discourse
Our Institutions Are Killing Conversations
Young Americans are losing the ability to disagree face to face. Peter Boghossian explains how institutions helped break real conversation.
by Matt Kibbe • May 11
1 min Read
- Regulation
Rising Electricity Prices
Electricity bills keep climbing, but the causes go far beyond demand. Policy choices, grid costs, and regulation are reshaping what Americans pay.
by Olivia Hansen • May 11
6 mins Read
- Healthcare
Healthcare Systems Are Not Going to Save You
Understanding how healthcare actually works puts you in control—and can save thousands in unnecessary costs and bad decisions.
by Vincent Catalano • May 6
10 mins Read
- Underthrow Series
Ten Online Archetypes in Your Head
Your thoughts aren’t entirely your own. Competing online personas shape how you see the world—and learning to spot them is the first step to thinking clearly.
by Max Borders • May 6
10 mins Read
- Regulation
Regulators Broke the ‘Spirit’ of Competition — Passengers Paid the Price
Regulators aimed to protect competition but ended up weakening it—leaving fewer choices and higher costs for airline passengers.
by Stefan Bartl • May 6
7 mins Read
- The Tao of Liberty
Is Anyone Home Anymore?
Endless scrolling is replacing real connection. A growing analog revival shows people choosing presence, conversation, and self-governance over screens.
by Diamond-Michael Scott • May 4
15 mins Read
- Self-Government
Mightier Than Kings
Merchants humbled a king. A stateless island kept the peace. History shows order can emerge without centralized power or force.
by David Jäkle • May 4
7 mins Read
- Socialism
Mamdani Slapped in the Face with Reality
A confident narrative meets hard reality. When the facts don’t cooperate, watch how the argument shifts—and what that reveals.
by Taylor Lewis • May 4
4 mins Read
- The Freedom Scale
Yes, Jason Momoa Is Actually Good Looking
Envy doesn’t just make people unhappy. It fuels crime, resentment, and even mass violence—and choosing something better starts with the individual.
by Christopher Cook • Apr 30
11 mins Read
- Underthrow Series
Seven Vices Rotting Civilization from Within
When a culture stops resisting vice and starts rewarding it, decay sets in. Seven rising habits reveal how moral failure becomes institutionalized.
by Max Borders • Apr 30
6 mins Read
- Education
Students Can’t Be Expected to Learn in Schools Plagued by Violence
Violence in schools doesn’t just disrupt classrooms—it undermines learning itself. When safety breaks down, academic success becomes nearly impossible.
by Rafael Perez • Apr 30
5 mins Read
- The Tao of Liberty
The Healing Free Market
U.S. healthcare isn’t failing from too much market—it’s the wrong kind. Real competition on outcomes could lower costs, raise quality, and expand access.
by Diamond-Michael Scott • Apr 27
18 mins Read
- Privacy
Your Data Is Not Yours. Here’s How To Take It Back.
You didn’t just click “accept.” You handed over a detailed profile that’s bought, sold, and used to shape your choices—often without your knowledge.
by Demi Pietchell • Apr 27
9 mins Read
- Free Markets
Reports of the Pencil’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
From pencils to smartphones, vast networks of people coordinate to create what no single mind could design.
by Lawrence W. Reed • Apr 27
4 mins Read
- Self-Government
Taxed, Sued, and Exposed
Your assets may be more exposed than you think. From lawsuits to new taxes, the rules are shifting—and structure is the difference between risk and protection.
by Diamond-Michael Scott • Apr 22
13 mins Read
- Censorship
How Algorithms Hijacked Your Reality and How to Take Back Your Intellectual Freedom
You think you’re choosing what to see. Algorithms are choosing for you, sorting you into silos that shape your reality
by Demi Pietchell • Apr 22
7 mins Read
- Regulation
California on the Cusp
California still leads in talent and innovation—but rising taxes, regulation, and political pressure could push it toward decline.
by Marc Joffe • Apr 22
6 mins Read
- The Freedom Scale
Thanks for the Flat Tire, Rochester
Potholes, flat tires, and unsafe roads aren’t accidents. They reflect broken incentives and a system that faces no competition.
by Christopher Cook • Apr 20
12 mins Read
- Underthrow Series
7 Virtues We Should All Practice Right Now
What holds a society together when things start to unravel? Seven core virtues offer a path back to stability, trust, and human flourishing.
by Max Borders • Apr 20
6 mins Read
- Big Government
Could Your Costco and Walmart Discounts Be Banned?
Should companies be punished for offering lower prices? A major FTC case could reshape retail—and put everyday savings at risk.
by Daniel J. Mitchell • Apr 20
5 mins Read