Two Russian detainees who were arrested for participating in a Moscow anti-war protest, and who were subsequently tortured by the police, secretly set their phones to record during the torture sessions. With a bit of electronic sleuthing they were able to identify one of the torturers. This BBC report includes the audio from their phones as well as a photo of their torturer. It … [Read more...]
WRI Education: Libertarian Film Heroes
Once upon a time, the word "libertarian" was barely known. The ideas it represented had not yet gained common currency, let alone blossomed into political significance. But in the 1970's, a small group of libertarian filmmakers began producing educational films as a way to spread the word. They called themselves WRI Education (World Research Inc.). Their short films were like … [Read more...]
Netflix ‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ A Winner
The new Netflix All Quiet on the Western Front film is getting very good reviews, some comparing it to the acclaimed 1930 Best Picture version. Let's hope they're seeing it in Russia. "A chilling piece of anti-war filmmaking." --The Playlist "[Director] Berger proves here that All Quiet on the Western Front still packs a very loud punch." --Deadline "A beautiful, … [Read more...]
Happy Constitution Day!
Constitution Day is a celebration of the US Constitution, observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia. More details here. In this clip from Star Trek (Omega Glory episode), the Constitution is rediscovered (in a parallel existence) after a long period of misinterpretation, and only Kirk knows … [Read more...]
The Kronies: Heroes Of Crony Capitalism | Short Films
Who are the Kronies? Animated heroes of crony capitalism, who use super-powers like regulation and tariffs to fight entrepreneurs. No competitive force is too much for their awesome ability to invoke government power for their own ends. Per Reason, John Papola of Emergent Order backed the Kronies animated films. "'I really believe that it's fundamentally the unique nature of … [Read more...]
Emmys Hit New Audience Low (Again)
The sinking ship called The Emmys just keeps losing audience share. Per The Wrap, "the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took a hit in total viewership on Monday and have once again sunk to an all-time low." The Emmys have been hitting new lows frequently in recent years, so much so that a Google search for "Emmys new low" has 94 million hits. It's almost as though people are … [Read more...]
Student Calls Cops on Will Witt of PragerU
In this hilarious clip, a college student calls the cops on Will Witt of PragerU, claiming that he is being terrorized by Witt's intimidating ideas. Witt routinely interviews students on college campuses about political issues as part of PragerU's video series. To their credit, the cops informed the student that speech is protected by the First Amendment. The student … [Read more...]
Boatlift: An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience
Tom Hanks narrates the epic story of the 9/11 boatlift that evacuated half a million people from the stricken piers and seawalls of Lower Manhattan. This short film is a good example of how free people respond in a crisis. Per the Huffington Post, "As panicked crowds rushed to find refuge from the area around the World Trade Center, many soon found themselves at the water’s … [Read more...]
The Other 9/11 Story Told In ’13 Hours’
On September 11th, 2012, anniversary of 9/11, Islamic militants attacked and overran the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, setting it on fire and killing US Ambassador Christopher Stephens. What led up to that event is an extraordinary degree of hubris and incompetence on the part of then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who attempted to promote democracy in Libya … [Read more...]
Colt Jaxon: Teen’s 1A Song Nears Top Of MP3 Charts
Per the Washington Examiner, "Colt Jaxon won the 2021 Constituting America nationwide First Amendment-themed songwriting contest with his song titled 1A. Last week, the song ranked the fourth-most-streamed song on Play MPE, three notches below Shelton. 'Our country would not be where it is today without the First Amendment,' Colt told the Epoch Times. 'The First Amendment is … [Read more...]