Fall 2015 • Vol. 10, No. 3

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Education & Parenting, Good Living, Philosophy

How To Raise a Life-Loving Child

Sarah Biddle, Craig Biddle September 3, 2015 PDF

Shows how one basic principle applies to all aspects of parenting and raising a reality-oriented, independent-thinking, life-loving child.

Features

Education & Parenting, Good Living

A Dozen Great Books for Young Children

Daniel Wahl September 3, 2015 PDF

A stroll through some of the best children’s books in print and a few out of print. If you have young children or know anyone who does, this is a gold mine.

History, Politics & Rights

The Cause of the Civil War According to Confederate Leaders

Richard Shedenhelm September 3, 2015 PDF

Examines three strong threads of evidence that the primary cause behind southern secession was the desire to maintain the institution of chattel slavery.

Politics & Rights

Interview with Amy Nasir, an Objectivist Involved in Local Politics

Craig Biddle September 3, 2015 PDF

Craig Biddle interviews Amy Nasir, and Objectivist involved in local politics.

Shorts

Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy

The “Ayn Rand Equals Joseph Stalin” Smear

Ari Armstrong June 30, 2015 PDF

The latest attempt to smear Ayn Rand by Boston College professor Alan Wolfe crumbles to dust with the slightest breath of evidence.

History, Politics & Rights

Magna Carta: English Roots of American Liberty

Carrie-Ann Biondi June 14, 2015 PDF

Drafted eight-hundred years ago, the Magna Carta was a major step toward the conception and implementation of properly limited government.

Philosophy, Politics & Rights

Yes, Conservatives, Islam Is a Religion

Craig Biddle June 21, 2015 PDF

If Westerners want to win the cultural war against Islam, we must recognize that Islam is a religion and that faith is irrational.

Economics, History

The U.S. Treasury’s Unjust Debasement of Alexander Hamilton

Richard M. Salsman July 7, 2015 PDF

The U.S. Treasury's scheme to remove Alexander Hamilton from the $10 bill is an injustice to Hamilton, a derogation of the country he founded, and another example of “identity politics.”