No, the real problem with Ceuta being invaded by 60,000 migrants isn’t Republicans or other right wing politicians, it’s the invasion itself

World map with refugee silhouettes walking along migration paths across continents

The Atlantic makes the bizarre argument that conservatives are responsible for 60,000 people storming a peaceful beach in a Spanish territory in North Africa while completely ignoring the obvious role of lax immigration policies around the world. Last week, much of America and the rest of the world was shocked by videos from Ceuta, a… Continue reading No, the real problem with Ceuta being invaded by 60,000 migrants isn’t Republicans or other right wing politicians, it’s the invasion itself

The magic of Quito and the majesty of the Andes

At the risk of sounding more than a little provincial, visiting a non-European country can always be a little daunting for a Westerner.  As progressives put it, representation matters in some sense, but that’s where the opportunity for real magic happens when you travel. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, wasn’t a city I’d planned on… Continue reading The magic of Quito and the majesty of the Andes

The popular progressive history of slavery leaves out a whole bunch of important facts

The plantation system was developed hundreds of years earlier by the Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch to supply Europe with massive quantities of sugar.  Those three countries forcibly transported more slaves to the Americas than the United States, many long before 1619, and the long fight for freedom began almost immediately.  Why then do progressives insist… Continue reading The popular progressive history of slavery leaves out a whole bunch of important facts

Coronavirus: Is it time to admit the vaccines aren’t nearly as effective as advertised and we’re going to be stuck living with the virus for an indefinite period?

Biden is doubling down on vaccines with new mandates affecting a huge percentage of Americans, even as recent evidence indicates the efficacy of the vaccine wanes over time and the vaccine itself isn’t as effective against new strains like Delta.  Why is this evidence being ignored and where do we go from here? Last week,… Continue reading Coronavirus: Is it time to admit the vaccines aren’t nearly as effective as advertised and we’re going to be stuck living with the virus for an indefinite period?