Every summer, we are treated to a spate of “Summer Reading” lists that we are supposed to read “at …
Worry, outrage and the power of perspective
I take nothing for granted. The tragedies that monopolize our TV screens day in and day out — volcanic eruptions …
Widespread Gun Ownership Increases Personal Safety
The Seen and Unseen in Gun Control The heinous shootings by young people at public schools around the country have …
Paul Harvey: If I were the Devil
Powerful stuff. Very prescient. He’s hit the nail on the head. Listen to what he says about the schools and …
VIDEO: Playing the Black Card
Candace Owen is a refreshing new voice prepared to turn the tables on the classic black political narrative of victimhood …
How You Can Better Honor the Fallen This Memorial Day
This weekend marks the 155st anniversary of that first “Memorial Day” remembrance, when Congressman James Garfield—who would later become president—addressed …
Patriotism: Why So Many Intellectuals Can’t Understand It
Sam Haselby says this “should be the end times” for American patriotism. Yet the opposite seems to be happening, and …
Can you do this 8th Grade Civics test from 1954?
Here’s a Civics test from 1954. I hope Kenny Hignite who scored 98.5 on this test went on to be an …
How a 1934 New York Graduation Exam Shows How Far Academic Standards Have Fallen
How a 1934 New York Graduation Exam Shows How Far Academic Standards Have Fallen Today’s education system has a myriad …
Intellectual Takeout Quiz: Are You Religiously Literate?
As the Western world becomes more secular, religious knowledge is on the decline. At Intellectual Takeout, however, we feel that …
Why Something Instead of Nothing?
I was more than just a bit interested in hearing what Mark Levin’s recent guest, David Berlinski, had to say …
1918: Total War Comes to Europe
On the Western Front a hundred years ago, a furious and decisive campaign was in progress. The great German Spring Offensive, …
It’s all in a word
All ideological wars are first and foremost a war of words. The consequences can be seen everywhere: in politics, in …
Seniors, loneliness and why we should help
There’s an epidemic of loneliness stretching across the world. Self reliance shouldn’t mean toughing it out and going it alone …
The Time Rock & Roll Saved Free Speech
Remember this? In the 1980s, a group of well-connected “Washington Wives” attacked artists like Prince, AC/DC, Madonna, and Def Leppard for …
Dolly Parton – America’s National Treasure
Did you see this? It’s the press release for the announcement that Dolly’s charity had donated its 100 millionth book …
North America has millions of utility markers. This biologist sees millions of birdhouses.
Wildlife biologist Steve Barlow thought to himself: What if I could invent a birdhouse that can easily be added to …
Let’s go to the movies! Animated true story from WWI
The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history — Sgt. Stubby — and the enduring bonds …
A Good Friday Remembrance from the Heart of the Holocaust
That the most important weekend in Christendom is fraught with busyness is hard to deny. New clothes, chocolate bunnies, egg …
Justification for burglary? He’s from the ‘hood, how will he get clothes?
This is the most stunning video I have seen all year. It goes back a couple of months. A woman, …
“Why I Left the Left”
This past Saturday I drove down to the local gun store in my quaint mountain town to pick up some …
Why “Expert Opinions” So Often Are Dead Wrong
Manned flight is impossible. Computers will never be smaller than a house. Space flight is “utter bilge.” The food pyramid. One …
The Crisis of Our Young Men
Almost 5 million prime-age working men have disappeared from the work force COMMENTARY BY Star Parker@UrbanCURE Star Parker is a …
If You’re Trying to Ban Guns, the Least You Could Do Is Learn the Basics
Gun-Control Activist Finds Picture of ‘Scary’ Gun looks stupid. Reality..bolt-action .22 long rifle caliber firearm, the sort legions of gun …
Dear Celebrities: No one cares what you think
We adulate celebrities so much, it’s no wonder they’re under the impression that we care about their political opinions. The …
Penn and Teller tell it like it is (language alert)
Penn and Teller destroy the “militia-only” argument against the Second Amendment.
Gun control policy is inherently unjust.
Gun control policy is inherently unjust. The reasons for this have to do with what is meant by “gun control.” …
You’re Going to Have to Educate Yourself
Let’s face it: we all have holes in our education. In part, this is because we can only fit …
George Washington Deserves His Own Day, Not Presidents Day
Poor George Washington. His birthday, spontaneously celebrated since the revolution and formally declared a holiday in 1879, has slowly morphed …
Modern art anyone?
Think you’re alone in hating modern art? Here’s why you’re not wrong.