The Establishment Clause

In 1802, Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to the Danbury Baptist Association in response to a query from that body. In the following Library of Congress transcript, Jefferson’s spelling and punctuation have been retained as well as the bracketed material which...

In Obama's Era of Malaise, It CAN Happen Here

There are a few decent politicians in Washington D.C. — a few, but not many. The standard of decency refers to politicians who care about the Constitution and individual rights, rather than a career in personal power. One of these is Senator Jim DeMint of South...

The Cause and Evidence of Inflation

In a heated debate on the February 1st episode of CNBC’s “The Kudlow Report”, financial commentator Donald Luskin offered his “textbook” definition of inflation as “an overall rise in the general price level.” I...

Independence Day: Independence From What?

Reasonable people want and seek freedom from tyranny, coercion and slavery. They also seek freedom from the petty tyranny of a nanny state government. Unhealthy, unreasonable people say they seek freedom, as well. But they seek freedom from something different. They...

Being Yourself is Practical

Dr. Hurd: I have a question for you. I really admire how outspoken and honest you are about your political, philosophical, and psychological views, such as in the Daily Dose of Reason. I have enjoyed and learned from your writings for years, and have immense respect...

The Interview Barack Will Never Have to Give

Q: How can the budget deficit in the trillions sustain itself? Obama’s reply: It’s Bush’s fault. It’s Congress’ fault. Q: Which Congress? The Pelosi Congress of 2009-10 who passed the trillion-dollar stimulus bill with your promotion and...