Politics

These entries address politics, or how we organize ourselves in modern society
Feb
23
The World’s Worst Persuasion Tactic: Insults

The World’s Worst Persuasion Tactic: Insults

If you're tired of political insults, take the no-insult pledge with me
4 min read
Jan
19
University facade of Harvard Law School, with green lawn and trees in the foreground

Why I’m Rescinding My $100 Million Pledge to Harvard

It’s probably not for any of the reasons you may be thinking
2 min read
Nov
24
Wall of stock certificates of defunct corporations

Unions Are Doing Humanity a Tremendous Service

At the same time, unions are inadvertently creating the conditions for their disappearance
3 min read
Sep
29
Sign reading: A recent study has found that women who carry a little extra weight live longer than the men who mention it

How Does Your Wealth Stack Up on a Global Scale?

What does it take to be in the top half of adults? The top 1%? I hope the answers make you feel better about yourself
3 min read
Sep
22
Man standing before chalkboard with drawing of large biceps

From American Exceptionalism to American Wimps

When did we become a nation of risk-averse underachievers?
3 min read
Aug
18
Lakeshore with reeds and trees under a cloudy sky

What Climate Alarmists Get Wrong About the Science

Solving hard problems in the real world involves more than climate science
4 min read
Jul
28
Ornate stone front of St. Pancras hotel, London

Are There Limits on How Much Leaders Can Loot in Your Country?

It’s not elections, institutions, or incomes that distinguish rogue nations from those governed by the Rule of Law
3 min read
Jun
04
Front view of the Library of Congress, Jefferson Building

Politicians Need a Hippocratic Oath

Passing new laws and regulations without sufficiently considering the likely but unwanted adverse consequences is foolish and risky
4 min read
May
26
Drawings of Presidents Biden and Trump

Stop Voting for Those Who Would Destroy Us

The issues that would seem to divide us are wildly exaggerated and for one purpose only
6 min read
May
19
Sea of small American flags stretching to horizon

Why It's So Hard Being An American Overseas

The IRS got the idea that millions of Americans at home and abroad were hiding their money in foreign bank accounts to avoid paying U.S. taxes
5 min read