Benjamin Franklin

American polymath and statesman (1706–1790)

Commentary Governance, Culture
Aug 02 2026
Our Founders Signed Declaration of Independence 250 Years Ago Today — Would You Have Done the Same?
By Wai Wah Chin Read More
Commentary Culture Culture & Society
Jun 21 2021
Literally, Seriously, and Institutional Integrity
By Andy Smarick Read time 1 mins Read More
Commentary Culture
Mar 13 2021
Semi-annual Time Changes Are a Pointless, Disruptive, and Expensive Annual Ritual
By Allison Schrager Read time 5 mins Read More
Commentary Tech Technology, Energy
Oct 21 2019
The Nobel Committee Dreams of a Post-Fossil-Fuel Future
By Mark P. Mills Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Economics Regulatory Policy
Mar 30 2018
It's a Terrible Time to Regulate Big Tech
By Mark P. Mills Read time 6 mins Read More
Commentary Economics Immigration
Feb 07 2018
Our Immigration Debate Is Older Than America Herself
By Jason L. Riley Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Culture Race
Jun 17 2017
Why Obama's Presidency Didn't Lead to Black Progress
By Jason L. Riley Read time 8 mins Read More
Commentary Education, Culture Higher Ed, Culture & Society
Feb 06 2017
UC Berkeley's Descent from Place of Learning to Victimology Hothouse
By Heather Mac Donald Read time 5 mins Read More
Commentary Cities
Sep 30 2016
Microunits: A Tool to Promote Affordable Housing
By Aaron M. Renn, Alex Armlovich Read time 20 mins Read More
Commentary Economics Tax & Budget
Jul 20 2016
Americans Trust the Postal Service
By Fredric Rolando Read time 4 mins Read More