Adam Bates“Cruelty and Perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages:” The Declaration of…As Trump demands that tanks roll down Constitution Avenue to “celebrate” July 4th, I thought it might be worth reminding ourselves of some…2 min read·Jul 3, 2019----
Adam BatesWas George Washington wrong, or is Ilhan Omar right?In the last month and change of this anti-Ilhan hypochondria, I’ve seen thinkpiece after thinkpiece and politician after politician argue…4 min read·Mar 8, 2019----
Adam BatesIt’s Time to Close State BordersImmigration restrictionists have finally convinced me that their arguments are sound. So let’s stop half-assing it.3 min read·Jan 8, 2019--9--9
Adam BatesThe 4th of July is a time for solemn reflection, not prideIf I indulge my nationalist impulse and pretend that a country means anything on July 4th, I would exhort Americans to understand that…·2 min read·Jul 4, 2018----
Adam BatesSo Everyone Loves Dubya Now?Recurrent love affair with Bush is sadly par for the course·3 min read·Oct 20, 2017----
Adam BatesYour Patriotism is a ShamTrump spits on the military and conservatives let him.2 min read·Oct 18, 2017----
Adam BatesEnd Prohibition, Cut Gun ViolenceThe War on Drugs kills a lot more people than mass shootings·4 min read·Oct 11, 2017----
Adam BatesMy Brief and Personal Case for Open BordersI’m often asked to justify my opposition to criminalized/militarized borders. Others, such as Bryan Caplan, have marshaled the arguments…3 min read·Oct 7, 2017--4--4
Adam BatesWhy Won’t Anti-Gun People Talk to Us?I think I could be a persuasive advocate for gun control. Like, a really good one. I think I know enough about guns and gun culture in…·3 min read·Oct 7, 2017--13--13
Adam BatesReducing Violence in America Means Acknowledging America’s Violence“Turns out I’m really good at killing people.” — Barack Obama2 min read·Oct 3, 2017----