Scott Sauls was kind enough to engage with me about race issues via Twitter a few months back. Given the state of things today, I thought it might have some relevance. It is reproduced here.
Author: Bill
The Evangelical Church’s Confused Witness on Race: Part 1
Only hours after one of her churches had been set afire by rioters in Washington, D.C., the Right Reverand Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, chose to aim her harsh words at President Donald Trump. “We align ourselves with those seeking justice for the death of George Floyd and countless others. And I just…
One Day in Eternity: A (very) Short Story
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 (ESV) I did not understand at first what the noise ransacking my brain meant. Then, it dawned on me—my alarm clock…
What Does Liberty Look Like: Government and Rulers
One of the conceits of modern man is to deny the multiple spheres of government. When we hear the word government, we think almost exclusively of civil government. But it has not always been this way. As recently as 1828, Noah Webster defined government as: “Direction; regulation. “These precepts will serve as the government of…
Community Cleanup Can’t Undo the Damage of Austin Riots
Hours after Sunday’s violent protests in Austin that led to almost 30 arrests, the results were still evident on Monday around Austin’s 6th Street entertainment district. The area was marked by looted stores boarded up, broken windows being repaired, and workers removing graffiti. Some of the protestors came back to the scene on Monday. But…
The Liberty Cafe 009: The Fuzzy Math Behind the Texas Budget
Governments all across America make it as hard as possible for citizens, and even many legislators, to find out how much they are spending and where the money is going. Despite the protests of some elected officials here, Texas is no exception. In Episode 9 of The Liberty Cafe, we take a look at the…
Executive Orders are not Laws; They are Royal Decrees
by Michael McHaney On May 22, Clay County, Illinois judge Michael McHaney ruled that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order could not be enforced against Republican state Representative James Mainer and his business, HCL Deluxe Tan. His temporary restraining order is in force until June 5, when the judge will hold a hearing on Mainer’s…
Why Didn’t the 1958 and 1918 Pandemics Destroy the Economy? Hint: It’s the Lockdowns
by Ryan McMaken This article originally appeared on Mises.org. Media pundits and politicians are now in the habit of claiming it was the pandemic itself that has caused unemployment to skyrocket and economic growth to plummet. The claim is that sick and dying workers, fearful consumers, and disrupted supply chains would cause economic chaos. Some have…
Wind Turbines: A View from Orbit
Texans Rally to Restore Liberty
This article originally ran in The Texan. On Saturday, Central Texans and others from around the state attended a rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol in Austin calling on state leaders to end the government-mandated shut down of the Texas economy and restore citizens’ freedoms. Speakers at the rally included grassroots activists, current…