by Henry Oliner | Jun 30, 2021 | Philosophy, Politics, Progressivism
It has been established that progressives disagreed fundamentally with James Madison and most of the other American founders on the basic facts about human nature and its impact on democratic government. In particular, they did not share the founders’ view that the...
by Henry Oliner | Jun 24, 2021 | Philosophy, Politics, Progressivism
The language of the early progressives often expressed a ‘general will’ or the ‘will of the people’. This concept took exception to the Constitution’s focus on individual and natural rights. The framers often spoke of minority rights...
by Henry Oliner | Jun 23, 2021 | Politics, Progressivism
Ronald Pestritto has a wonderful new book, America Transformed, with a comprehensive look at the roots of progressivism and its legacy. A central part of his thesis is the progressive rejection of the constitutional principles embedded by the framers. For Wilson, the...
by Henry Oliner | Jun 7, 2021 | Education, Politics, Progressivism
From the Wall Street Journal. Why I Stopped Hiring Ivy League Graduates: Student activists don’t represent the majority of students. But I find myself wondering about the silent acquiescence of most students. They allow themselves to be cowed by charges of racism and...
by Henry Oliner | Jun 6, 2021 | Media
Under the fairness doctrine equal time and balance were required of controversial issues until the FCC removed it in 1987. This was different from the equal time rule that affected coverage of candidates which remains in effect. The equal time rule only applies to...
