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September 15, 2026
** SELF-GOVERNMENT
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** How Grievances Undermine Self-Government
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In two recent essays for The Advocates, I argued that self-command is the price of maintaining a free society: the alternative to governing yourself is being governed. I also argued that self-deceit obstructs self-command by operating through grievances.
Since Adam Smith, moral philosophy has offered further help to those willing to overcome their grievances and become stronger champions of self-government.
How Do Grievances Trap Us in Victimhood?
My wife recently met Joanna (not her real name), a former colleague, for lunch. Joanna’s mind had collapsed into grievance: the conversation became a stream of stories proving she was a victim.
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ECONOMIC LIBERTY
** The Failure of Europe’s Single-Payer Health Monopoly
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Europe promises universal access, yet patients are turning to private care. What’s driving the shift—and what does it reveal about competition?
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CULTURE
** Lessons Executives Can Learn from the Cracker Barrel Saga
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Cracker Barrel’s rebrand backfired. Dustin DeVito looks at what went wrong—and what executives can learn before changing what customers already love.
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