The Origins of "Champagne Socialism"
A look at the many origins of champagne socialism, a phenomenon of wealthy people who are fans of left-leaning politics.
How Are You Voting With Your Money? Lessons from the United Airlines Debacle
I don't often talk about current events in detail, but this one was just too juicy to pass up. This past Sunday, a doctor was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight for...doing nothing wrong. It sparked a multitude of outbursts on the internet (and some pretty funny memes), and has caused United to issue…
Why the Teachings of Milton Friedman Should be Required Learning for All
Milton Friedman was a Nobel Prize winning economist who lived from 1912-2006. His economic philosophies relied heavily on economic freedom and laissez-faire capitalism. He was the economic adviser to the Reagan Administration, and made numerous contributions to the field of economics during his lifetime. Upon hearing that he was the economic adviser to Reagan, many…