Give Me Liberty: Could We Make Dueling Legal Again?
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Give Me Liberty: Could We Make Dueling Legal Again?

By Mikhail Timonin What does honor mean to you? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it is “a good name or public esteem; or, a showing of usually merited respect.” Cultures throughout the world put a heavy emphasis on honor. You may consider a soldier in the military earning a medal in combat through blood, sweat…

Alexander Hamilton, the Other Tariff Man Who Created a Mess
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Alexander Hamilton, the Other Tariff Man Who Created a Mess

One of the many unsettling features of Donald Trump is his deep-seated antipathy to the time-honored doctrine of free trade. Even as early as 2016, Trump devoted a substantial portion of his Republican Convention speech calling for the adoption of protectionist tariffs and other trade restrictions against “any country that cheats.” He proceeded to blame NAFTA for…

5 Facts about the U.S. Constitution
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5 Facts about the U.S. Constitution

This week many Americans celebrated Constitution Day, which is observed every year to remember the Founding Fathers signing the Constitution on September 17, 1787. Five Facts Here are five facts you need to know about the Constitution: 1. Neither Thomas Jefferson nor John Adams signed the Constitution, nor attended the Constitutional Convention. Adams served as our…