The “birthright” of every man, woman, and child born on American soil is liberty.  A gift given by virtue of our birth and established by the blood of our Founding Fathers.  In these times, what  can those who love liberty … Continue reading →

Although the roots of progressivism began with formative progressives (see Blog: Progressive Movement Part I), their progressive ideas did not begin to really spread in America until incremental progressives (those who seek progressive change through small steps) began to be … Continue reading →

The period of 1870 – 1900 is often called the Gilded Age and was marked by the unprecedented expansion of industrial capacity and urbanization in America.  Many influential historians paint this period of American history in sinister terms, only emphasizing … Continue reading →

George Santayana is the novelist and philosopher credited with the well-known statement: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”  However, our generation’s greatest challenge in learning American history is not that our memories are poor; no, … Continue reading →

Does conservative historian, David Barton, resemble a six-foot tall papier-mâché piñata?  I think he must, at least to the far left, as they have made him one of their favorite targets.  Perhaps we should not be surprised.  Lately, piñata politics … Continue reading →

The prophets of ecological Armageddon believe the end has arrived.  Almost every imaginable calamity or inconvenience is used as “evidence” of this impending doom.  If we have a warm winter, its proof we are all going to die through global … Continue reading →

Despite clear historical evidence showing that the United States was established as a republic and not a democracy, there is still confusion regarding the difference between these two very different systems of government.  Some confusion stems because the word “democracy” … Continue reading →

Much noise has been made over Barack Obama’s declaration in the closing days of the 2008 election that “We are five days away from fundamentally transforming America.”  His words are ironic considering that the progressive movement has been transforming America and … Continue reading →

There is a tendency (especially in today’s political climate) to frame the Founding Fathers in terms of “right” or “left.”  However, colonial Americans did not see themselves or the framing of the Republic through the 21st century “right vs. left” … Continue reading →