Liberty Poles: Symbols of Freedom From Tyranny, Ancient and Modern
On May 21, 1766, the Sons of Liberty erected a liberty pole in the commons of New York City, celebrating the repeal of the Stamp Act. Although little is ever spoken of the liberty pole today, at the time of the American War for Independence and decades prior, they...
Life, Liberty, and Property: The Influence of John Locke
Despite attempts by educrats and those who would have us ignorant of history to remove him from general public knowledge and conversation, John Locke remains a familiar name and a cornerstone of conservative thought. His profound ideas have left an indelible mark on...
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Machiavelli
Born 554 years ago, Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian philosopher, politician, and writer who is widely considered one of the most important political thinkers in Western history. Born in Florence, Italy, Machiavelli lived during a time of political...