The many kinds of poverty, arbitrary demands for "justice," America's judicial philosophy, and more... 

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CATEGORY: ECONOMICS (5 min)



** Big Government Crowds Out Civil Society—and the Poor Are Paying for It ([link removed])
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Maybe you’ve seen some of the news stories. The rising number of homeless people in L.A. The sagging economies of Midwest towns.

And you’ve probably heard the demands: more government programs, democratic socialism, etc.

But you probably don’t hear much of this:

Strengthen Civil Institutions and the Poor Have a Chance at Prospering

In this week’s Intercollegiate Review essay, we pulled an excerpt from Patrick M. Garry’s important little book The False Promise of Big Government.

Garry points out that there are many kinds of poverty. Those who are struggling need more in their pockets than pennies.

Read his excerpt to learn:
* Why big government sets up a competitive struggle for benefits and recognition

* The most debilitating aspects of poverty that government can’t solve

* The role civil society plays in fighting poverty


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CATEGORY: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (5 min)



** The Deluded Cult of Social Justice ([link removed])
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The problem of human suffering has baffled philosophers ever since Adam chewed an apple.

It’s only natural to want to alleviate that suffering.

And when suffering is caused by other humans, it’s natural to crave justice.

But is that what’s going on with social justice movements?

No One Stops to Ask What Justice Means

Over at UnHerd, John Gray writes that while SJWs claim they want a fairer society, their demands are too arbitrary to be met, and are anything but just.

And if we really want justice, it’s worth thinking these demands through.

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CATEGORY: LAW (5 min)



** How Justice Scalia Exemplified America’s Judicial Philosophy ([link removed])
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The Supreme Court is in session, and most Americans think that means the justices are passing laws and setting precedents.

So this week’s archive pull provides some basic insight into American law.

Norm Norm Norm

In this Intercollegiate Review essay, Noah Diekemper shows how the late justice Antonin Scalia demonstrated a grasp of the American philosophy of law in his every decision.

Refresh your understanding of American judicial philosophy by tapping the button.

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