4+ hour, 49+ min ago   (659+ words) The debate over capitalism vs. socialism often looks like a battle of cartoon caricatures: Monopoly Man versus the Marx Monster. Across the planet there are countless flavors of capitalism and socialism, unique mashups of free markets and government policies. Into…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (790+ words) Growing up in socialist India, I witnessed firsthand what happens when government gradually replaces the free market. If North Carolinians don’t wake up to the spread of socialism in our state, they will experience the same oppressive government I escaped....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (285+ words) We’ve played the music, shot the fireworks and recited the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence. But our commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial has only just begun. And, of course, the creation of the United States Constitution in 1787 and its…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (636+ words) Consider this, people. Without our 250-year-long way of life — our system of republican government — our entire nation is homeless. Our system of democracy is our home. It provides not only shelter, food, clothing, work, partners and children, but also happiness,…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (594+ words) It was the largest protest in U.S. history. More than 3,300 rallies in all 50 states and more on every continent across the globe. It’s an understatement to say No Kings III was an overwhelming success. Sure, everyone, it’s fine to absorb what…...