Separation of Government from Press
By Cal Thomas | After much criticism from conservative quarters, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided, at least for now, to withdraw plans for its proposed study of how media organizations gather and report news. The expressed goal of the survey was to determine if the “critical information…
New FTU Course: Should We Ally with Israel?
Israel, Palestine, and conflict in the Middle East grab frequent headlines in the news. Why is the U.S. so allied with Israel, while other nations are bent on destroying her? Sign in to the class here to learn more about this course experience, which is free for students and will qualify them to participate in America’s fastest-growing college scholarship fund…
Legalize Pot. Even Though It’s Bad for You?
By Gavin McInnes | There is so much smoke surrounding the marijuana debate, it’s almost impossible to see what the hell is going on. The pro-decriminalization crowd will only call it “cannabis” and pretend that it’s an invaluable medicine. The anti-pot crowd calls it a very dangerous drug that will drag…
New FTU Course: Is There a Cure for Poverty?
Poverty statistics are overwhelming. Is possible to rid the world of poverty? The answer so far has been massive aid. Consider the “PovertyCure” option. Sign in to the class here to learn more about this course experience, which is free for students and will qualify them to participate in America’s fastest-growing college scholarship fund…
Why Super-Fast Internet Is Coming Super Slowly
By Andy Kessler | The FCC could change this overnight by focusing on what’s best for the economy, not just for those it regulates. In 1982, rock star Pete Townsend asked Americans to call their cable operators and, “Demand your MTV. I want my MTV!” It’s 2014, and two-minute music videos on a cable channel have…
Mann vs. Steyn: The Trial of the Century
By Robert Tracinski | The global warming hysteria is disastrous enough in its intended goal, which is to ban the use of our cheapest and most abundant fuels and force us to limp along on “alternative energy” sources that are insufficient to support an industrial civilization. But along the way, the global…
New FTU Course: Is America a Christian Nation?
Was America founded upon a Christian foundation, or is that simply one faith’s propaganda? Join scholars on both sides as they consider this complex question. Sign in to the class here to learn more about this course experience, which is free for students and will qualify them to participate in America’s fastest-growing college scholarship fund…
Will Conservative Factions Fuse Together?
By Brandon James Smith | Conservatives and libertarians must rediscover the things that bind them together. A return to Frank Meyer’s philosophy of “fusionism” could provide a roadmap to unity. American conservatism is at a crossroads. Yet it is not a question of principles or ideology, as The New York Times…
What are the Complications of Artificial Conception?
By Melissa Moschella | Every child has a right to be loved by his or her biological parents. Third-party reproduction violates this right by intentionally conceiving a child in a way that will alienate that child from at least one of her biological parents. Now that many children conceived with the help…