Articles & Observations

Long-form writing on history, culture, self-reliance, and the tensions in modern American life.


Main Series

Observations from the Late Republic
Exploring how America today echoes the final decades of the Roman Republic.

The Modern Minuteman
Practical thoughts on self-reliance, preparedness, and being a capable citizen.


Recent Articles

How to Argue With Me Better
A short guide to the logical fallacies I see most often in online debate.

Logical Fallacies

White Coats and Iron Lungs
How faith in medical experts became one of the strongest pillars of the Fifth Branch.

White Coats

The Rise of the Fifth Branch
How the administrative state grew after WWII and became increasingly independent.

Fifth Branch

The Republic’s Fourth Branch
America’s unique invention: an informed, armed, and sovereign citizenry.

Fourth Branch

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