Essays
Tristan da Cunha: A Libertarian Paradise?
Tristan da Cunha may be a British Overseas Territory, but its simple lifestyle and relative autonomy offer a change from the bustle of modern life.
Rafael Augusto
Essays
When Heroes From Our Childhood Disappoint Us
Though childhood heroes may disappoint us eventually, we still can learn valuable lessons from our role models to become better versions of ourselves.
U.S. Politics
Kamala Harris Proposes Ideological Red Flag Criteria
Giving herself a more unique position among champions of gun control, Kamala Harris recently vowed to implement red flag laws to target white nationalists.
Essays
Gun Control Won't Save Mankind From Its Own Instincts
Establishing more gun control within the United States will not solve the deeply rooted societal problems that many refuse to face in this nation.
Essays
Did The Modern Man Lose Touch With God?
The civilized man has little to no time to worship God.
Finance & Markets
Indian Government Wants to Ban Cryptocurrency
After releasing a report recommending a ban on cryptocurrency, the Indian government is likely to crack down on the decentralized money.
World · Latin America
Rufo Chacon Describes Life Without Sight After Attack
After police in Venezuela brutally attacked Rufo Chacon, the student activist now lives without sight and describes his new life and future.
Business
Disney Refuses to Let Grieving Father Engrave Spider-Man In Son's Tombstone
After four-year-old Ollie Jones died of a rare genetic disease, the Walt Disney Company is refusing to let his father carve spider-man into his son's grave.
Opinion
3 Reasons Not to Trust Libra, Facebook's Cryptocurrency
Though Facebook's Libra markets itself as viable, it does not offer decentralization or privacy, running counter to the cryptocurrency movement.
World · Latin America
Rufo Chacon, Child Blinded by Maduro's Army, Now Suicidal
After Venezuelan police forces shot over 50 rubber bullets into student Rufo Chacon, the boy's life is forever changed for the worse.
Technology
Ransomware Attacks Servers in Lake City, Florida
The second Florida town to be hit in a week, Lake City is the latest victim of an extremely costly Ransomware data encryption hack.
Opinion
Pope Francis is Right in Comparing Abortions to Hitmen
Pope Francis strengthened the Catholic Church's stance against abortion, especially in the case of birth defects, when he compared it to hiring a hitman.
U.S. Politics
California HS Deems George Washington Mural Offensive to Minorities
A communist painted the Washington mural to expose America's sins; now the school wants it gone for showing them.
World · Latin America
Venezuelan Government Accused of Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International asks the ICC to investigate Maduro for executions, detentions, and tampered crime scenes.
World · Latin America
Venezuelan General Speaks Against Maduro's Regime
A Venezuelan general calls on officers to rise against Maduro — while conspicuously never mentioning Guaidó.
World · Latin America
Bolsonaro Accepts Venezuelan Soldiers Fleeing Country
After Juan Guaidó failed to take over an Air Force base in Caracas, Jair Bolsonaro granted defecting Venezuelan soldiers access to the Brazilian embassy.
World · Middle East
Persecution of Christians in 2019 Near Genocide Levels
In the wake of the Sri Lanka attacks, which killed 250 Christians, a bishop is claiming persecution is now reaching genocide levels.
Opinion
Venezuela, Where Women Sell Their Hair to Make Ends Meet
In Maduro's Venezuela, long hair is a luxury — women are selling theirs to buy essentials.
World · Latin America
Guaidó Considering Asking US for Military Aid in Venezuela
After months of stalemate against Nicolás Maduro, Juan Guaidó is considering asking the United States for military aid in Venezuela.
Business
Woodland Elementary Giving Food Leftovers to Poor Kids
An Indiana school now freezes its cafeteria leftovers and sends poor kids home with eight weekend meals.
Technology
Chinese Scientists Want to Give Monkeys Human Brains
In a highly controversial study, Chinese scientists have successfully improved the intelligence of monkeys by using a human gene, MCPH1.
Opinion
Gab Takes Another Hit From Silicon Valley
Gab's browser extension, Dissenter, was pulled from internet browser stores after being labeled "alt-right" by big tech and the mainstream media.
Technology
Mr. Checkpoint Launches Campaign to Fund New DUI App
Sennet Devermont, more popularly known as Mr. Checkpoint, must crowdfund at least $20,000 in order to develp and launch his new improved DUI checkpoint app.
Finance & Markets
Chicago: The Next FinTech Cryptocurrency Powerhouse
The Mayor of Chicago, Ralph Emmanuel, wants to open up the city to the future of new financial technologies with the blockchain playing an important role.