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…Jul 3, 2019Jul 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…Mar 8, 2019Mar 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.Jan 8, 20199Jan 8, 20199
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…Jul 4, 2018Jul 4, 2018
Adam BatesSo Everyone Loves Dubya Now?Recurrent love affair with Bush is sadly par for the courseOct 20, 2017Oct 20, 2017
Adam BatesYour Patriotism is a ShamTrump spits on the military and conservatives let him.Oct 18, 2017Oct 18, 2017
Adam BatesEnd Prohibition, Cut Gun ViolenceThe War on Drugs kills a lot more people than mass shootingsOct 11, 2017Oct 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…Oct 7, 20174Oct 7, 20174
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…Oct 7, 201713Oct 7, 201713
Adam BatesReducing Violence in America Means Acknowledging America’s Violence“Turns out I’m really good at killing people.” — Barack ObamaOct 3, 2017Oct 3, 2017
