By Ismael Hernandez ~ President, Freedom & Virtue Institute Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck was a Prussian statesman and diplomat of the late 19th century who played an important role in world affairs. He became the
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“Son, America is the enemy of humanity and it is your sacred duty to destroy her!” By my side at a rally, my father watched with a look of approval at my commitment as I
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Human universals are often lost within the choreographed discussions on specifics about poverty in America. Policy debates and political ideology often sinks us into one of those silences that fill public life wherever meaningful debate
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Incentives matter more than dispositions. The structure of a system often has built-in incentives that entice people to, over time, move in one direction or the other. If you incentivize work, you will get working
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Human dignity is a term almost universally accepted but whose specific meaning can be controversial. For some, there is nothing special in mankind different from other living beings. Human dignity is then a way of
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Article by Ismael Hernandez “Us” against “them” is the narrative of our times because it feels so good. It offers a simple answer for why things are they way they are, absolving us and condemning
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As our nation and the world fight an invisible, deadly disease, it is important to raise our prayers to God and focus on the most meaningful things: life itself, those we love, basic necessities, loving
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Executive Director Ismael Hernandez recently shared an article with The Stream for Mother's Day. The Stream is a national daily championing freedom, smaller government and human dignity. Offering both original content and the best from
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The spread of COVID-19 continues to dominate the headlines as governments, businesses, and individuals grapple with how best to combat the pandemic. Face masks, physical distancing, and gathering limits are everywhere. In this environment, it’s
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