An update from Battle4Liberty
I decided to put Battle4Liberty on hiatus several months ago until after the election. I am considering a new direction with the blog, but I felt compelled to post an update. Since President Trump's election ....
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In search of critical thinking
Ask almost any university educator about the purpose of a college education, and you will hear about critical thinking. Higher education involves much more than learning facts and concepts. It’s about learning how to think ....
The Perfect Storm
We are living in difficult times. The ongoing pandemic, social unrest, and a polarized election cycle are challenging our nation to its core. Any of these events can reap enough havoc on its own, but ....
China, the US, and COVID-19
Prominent Republicans and numerous analysts are calling for a complete overhaul of China-US relations. This is understandable, especially given the fact that China has not provided accurate and timely information about COVID-19. It's difficult to ....
More on the Coronavirus
In my last post, I expressed hope that China and the US would work together to control the spread of COVID-19. The Chinese government has permitted WHO officials into the country, but it’s not clear ....
US-China Trade Policy and the Coronavirus
You might be wondering what the coronavirus has to do with the US-China trade policy. The spread of the virus is taking a toll on the Chinese economy, which could make it more difficult for ....
The China-US Trade Deal: Phase 1
The US and China just signed phase 1 of a trade deal. It is not the colossal victory the Trump administration hoped for, but it is definite progress. Here are the major components of the ....
Huawei hasn’t gone away
The US case against Huawei is as serious as ever. The tech company’s close ties to the Chinese government have created a national security threat. Andy Purdy, Huawei’s Chief Security Officer, is charged with defending ....
The NBA’s China Debacle
In early June 2019, 240,000 Hong Kong residents took to the streets to peacefully protest proposed legislation that would permit its citizens to be extradited to mainland China for trial. The bill in question was ....
More on Student Debt
In my last post, I criticized student debt forgiveness proposals from Democrats seeking their party’s nomination for president. Even if you argue that government should subsidize the cost of college, repaying debt incurred by students ....