Theories of Race
The trans-Saharan slave trade dates to the second century AD, and fully functioning slave markets abounded for centuries in various parts of the world. However, slavery largely had died out in Europe until its resurgence
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Self-Control and Self-Government
The grand experiment of the American republic was based, James Madison said, on “the capacity of mankind for self-government.” Adams and the other founders believed that the era of political absolutism—of lodging complete power in
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Lent and the Free Society
In the Western Christian tradition, the season of Lent begins this week. This season of penance in preparation for Easter is highly relevant to the maintenance of a free and virtuous society. Last week I
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Political Violence, Left and Right
In the past year, many American cities experienced violent outbursts during and after protests led by groups such as Black Lives Matter (BLM) and Antifa’s united front. Their attacks still continue in some areas. On
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Affirm or Cancel?
Our frenetic, mercurial culture continues to provide ample fodder for social critics attuned to the absurd. In the latest in a series of jarring incongruities spawned by the morality-denying, morality-soaked industry of politically correct opinion
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Places of Learning
In many localities in the United States, schools remain closed for in-person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic (although momentum seems to be building for reopening). Even where schools have generally been open, like here
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The Savior Temptation
End Hunger. No More War. Save the Planet. In a world of grand causes, there is a constant temptation to inflate our own importance. The temptation is especially dangerous for those who are genuinely well-meaning
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Ford Foundation’s aim to ‘change philanthropy’ warps the true meaning of ‘justice’ and ‘generosity’
[ACTON INSTITUTE POWERBLOG] Justice and charity are the duty of all – and are intimately related – but a redefinition of philanthropy that collapses the distinction between them serves neither. The Ford Foundation gives over $500
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God Gives Life
It’s no secret—though perhaps it hasn’t yet gotten the attention it deserves—that suicide rates have been skyrocketing among young people in the United States. What can be done to reverse this appalling trend? Social, professional,
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