War and Foreign Policy
The First Battle of Bull Run, Part 4: Henry Hill
After a bloody day of fighting, the tide begins to turn for the Confederates.
The Military Is a Jobs Program — for Immigrants and Many Others
The US military has long acted as a jobs program, for both citizens and non-citizens alike. It's time to cut it all back.
The First Battle of Bull Run, Part 3: Matthews Hill
The morning hours of the First Battle of Bull Run concentrated on Matthews Hill, where the outflanked Confederates tried desperately to hold their ground.
Charles Krauthammer: Intellectual for the Ruling Class
From gun control, to war, and to the New Deal: Charles Krauthammer took the pro-government, interventionist line.
What Anthony Bourdain Taught Me About Life and Liberty
His great contribution is one of bringing the world closer together to create peace, mutual understanding, and prosperity.
Martin Van Buren: The American Gladstone
Martin Van Buren favored peace, freedom, and decentralization. Thus, most historians are biased against him.
The First Battle of Bull Run, Part 2: Blackburn’s Ford
Three days before the major battle, regiments from the Army of Northeastern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac skirmish on the southeastern point of the Manassas battle site.
The First Battle of Bull Run, Part 1: Hoke’s Run
Chris Calton tells the story of the Army of the Shenandoah and the Army of Pennsylvania, leading up to the First Battle of Bull Run.