Philosopher Ben Bayer rejects the common notion that refusing to wear a mask is inherently selfish. In fact, he argues,
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More Victims of the Lockdown
The economic devastation from the lockdown continues to create more victims. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia estimates that by
The Roundup 10
At The Objective Standard, Aaron Briley addresses the anti-American ideas underlying Black Lives Matter. Many seem to regard BLM as
Cheers for Ken Potrock
On Tuesday, Ken Potrock, president of Disneyland Resorts, issued a statement criticizing the California government’s lockdown orders. And he didn’t
Dying in a Leadership Vacuum
An editorial in The New England Journal of Medicine provides a sobering and accurate assessment of the federal government’s response
Principles and Pandemics
On January 20, 2020, Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States each announced its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Taiwan
Talking Points: Lockdowns vs. the Pursuit of Happiness
The Declaration of Independence states that all individuals have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Government’s
Talking Points: Government’s Role in a Pandemic
As stated in the Declaration of Independence, government’s proper purpose is the protection of individual rights (including property rights). This