The protests against the Islamic regime in Iran have most likely passed the point of no return. Thousands of people, mostly young, have been brutally killed by the regime’s enforcers. This brutality echoes the conduct of past totalitarian dictatorships, where liberation movements were met with terror and indiscriminate violence. A useful historical analogy is Budapest...
In an era defined by digital communication, few platforms have captured the hearts and minds of Americans like TikTok. With nearly 150 million U.S. users, TikTok has become a cornerstone of cultural expression, a platform for creativity, and—most vitally—an important forum for free speech. Yet, despite its significant influence and popularity, TikTok remains under fire...
Recent events in the United Kingdom have cast a harsh spotlight on the issue of inheritance taxes. Thousands of farmers and landowners have taken to the streets of London, vehemently protesting the Labour government’s decision to impose a 20% tax on agricultural estates valued over £1 million, effective from April 2026. This policy threatens the survival...
In 1576, Peter Wentworth, a Member of Parliament, dared to challenge Queen Elizabeth I’s ban on debating her succession in the House of Commons. As Jacob Rees-Mogg recently highlighted in his Substack, Wentworth’s declaration—“none is without fault, no, not our gracious Queen”—was revolutionary in its time, as one of the earliest claims to free speech in...
On June 5, 1968, American history was forever altered when a Palestinian nationalist, Sirhan Sirhan, fired the rounds that would end Robert F. Kennedy’s life and his bid for the White House. Kennedy’s final words, “Is everyone else okay?” became an indelible reminder of his compassion, even in his final moments. To the public, the tragedy was a...
