PinnedBert JamesThe “New” American RightI recently read Vanity Fair’s article on the New Right, by James Pogue. The article is a comprehensive snapshot of the philosophical…Apr 23, 20223Apr 23, 20223
Bert JamesThe end of Democracy is here.There is nothing like a tragedy where 22 people’s lives, 19 of them children, are snuffed out by a psychopath on the heels of a domestic…May 28, 2022May 28, 2022
Bert JamesExploring Cultural Hostility Towards CreativityMy partner is a musician, and this week she just released her first single. I am so impressed and inspired by her every day. I have been…May 27, 2022May 27, 2022
Bert JamesThe Myth of Runaway CrimeIf you happen to flip on Fox News for more than 3 minutes, you are inevitably going to see some statistic about how crime has gone up in…Jan 12, 2022Jan 12, 2022
Bert JamesThe Real Culprits of the Kenosha ShootingThe Kyle Rittenhouse trial is currently underway and the dueling media ecosystems have begun lining up on their respective sides of the…Nov 11, 20211Nov 11, 20211
Bert JamesThe Sharing EconomyIn 1865, as General Sherman was making his famed march to the sea, he issued a field order to grant former slaves 40 acres and a mule. For…Nov 6, 20211Nov 6, 20211
Bert JamesThe Collective Ennui of MillenialsI first heard the word ennui listening to an Atlantic article on the way to work. I couldn't guess from context what the author was…Sep 24, 2021Sep 24, 2021