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Clayton E. Cramer
Slavery Reparations: A Dead Issue, and Well-Deserved
Professor Henry Gates admits the impossible complexity and moral fog of the once-championed progressive idea.
Today’s Medical Care: Like Star Trek’s Sickbay
Treating eye cancer with an invisible beam of protons: Star Trek or U.S. health care?
Why I No Longer Support Decriminalizing Marijuana
The latest scientific conclusions — which are causal, not merely correlative — show that pot use significantly increases the likelihood of mental illness.
The Left Hates Corporate Free Speech … Sometimes
The great desperate fear about the Citizens United decision among liberals? That finally, there might be some balance.
Due Process as Pandora’s Box
What has social conservatives so concerned about the upcoming McDonald v. Chicago decision?
Surprises Abound in Sarah Palin’s Going Rogue
This easy and insightful read is nothing like it has been portrayed by the mainstream media.
Stupid People, and Other Arguments for Limited Government
The Constitution: protecting the people in times of government by morons.
Blaming Sex Talk ‘Squeamishness’ for Rise in STDs
No, really. The CDC thinks Americans don't talk about sex enough.
Running Cars on Water?
People who expect something for nothing will fall for even the most wild-eyed promises and conspiracy theories.
Mayor Daley Blames Fort Hood on Guns, Not Islam
If this wasn’t such a dreadfully serious matter, it would almost be funny watching Democrats insist that there’s no elephant in the bathtub.
Armed and Female
There's nothing intrinsically masculine about guns — just look at Fort Hood's Sgt. Kimberly Munley.
Compartmentalizing Morality: ‘Christian’ Slave Owners and ‘Green’ Polluters
Avoiding examination of your actions when they directly oppose your morals is a human behavior, not a phenomenon of the religious.
Openly Carrying Guns Can Be Unwise, Even When It’s Legal
Gun owners should think hard about whether it serves our best interests to offend and disturb our neighbors.
The Danger of Legal Precedents
When a precedent relevant to one question is applied to a largely unrelated one, a travesty of justice can result.
Self-Righteousness on a Bumper Sticker
A slogan with so many layers of arrogance that it deserves a careful dissection.
Fourteenth Amendment Shootout at the Supreme Court
A case before the Court will decide how far the states can go when it comes to gun control.
Are You More Likely to Be Shot Because You Own a Gun?
Yet another flawed study attempts to make the case for keeping citizens defenseless.
What Does the Constitution Really Say About Religion?
The Supreme Court has redefined the Establishment Clause far beyond the original public meaning.
In-Flight Entertainment: Not Always Suitable for Children
And when the movies aren't appropriate for kids, it's not like you can get up and leave.
‘Stand Your Ground Laws’: An Unfortunate Necessity
Laws removing the obligation to retreat when attacked are necessary to put some fear into would-be attackers.
The Living Constitution vs. Original Public Meaning
Born in the 1930s, the "living Constitution" model has allowed justices to bypass the people and the legislative process.
Against Gay Marriage? Come Out of the Closet!
A new proposal would require wedding-related businesses whose owners oppose gay marriage to wear a scarlet letter.
Made in the USA
Here's some good news. We still manufacture in America, and you might just be surprised what we still make.
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