“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out… without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.”
— H.L. Mencken
Anne Lindbergh: The Surprising Unknown Life of an Aviation Legend
Anne Lindbergh was more than Charles’ wife — she was an aviator, best-selling author, and pioneer whose legacy deserves a flight plan of its own.
What is the Difference Between a Judge and a Law Student?
The first Monday of October is the traditional beginning of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term. In honor of the occasion and with all due respect to the nine justices who are about to convene, we are reminded of the words of one of our favorite curmudgeons. H.L. Mencken pointed out the biggest difference between those…
What Can You Expect With a Name Like Millard Fillmore?
Some people seem destined for greatness on the basis of their names, alone. Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, for example, may have achieved success as secretary of the interior and associate justice of the Supreme Court simply because he had one of the coolest names in American history. On the other side of the scale is…
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