Category: America Now

An idea that is gaining increasing traction among liberals, and unfortunately among some conservatives too, is that of eliminating the Electoral College. To the proponents of democracy, the idea that the President of the United States is elected by 538 electors rather than by popular vote is an affront to democratic government. On that count […]

It’s pretty clear to anyone who follows political issues on social media that Facebook, Twitter, and other large social media companies are increasingly engaged in censorship. They have engaged in a massive bait and switch, benefiting from the open nature of the internet and positioning themselves as platforms open to all, only to start clamping […]

The .30-30 Winchester Center Fire cartridge was the first small-bore smokeless powder sporting cartridge available in the United States. The cartridge’s performance immediately revolutionized hunting in the United States, offering hunters a flatter-shooting cartridge with enough power to take all but the most dangerous game, and allowing for quick follow-up shots due to the new […]

The term “conservative” is one that is bandied about a lot in discussing politics but rarely ever defined. Normally a conservative is someone who is resistant to change, someone who wishes to conserve the status quo. That’s why hard-line Communists who opposed Mikhail Gorbachev’s efforts at glasnost in the Soviet Union were described as conservatives. […]

The United States Postal Service is set to raise rates again in 2019, and everyone will be affected. First class letters will receive the largest nominal increase in their history, being hiked from 50 cents to 55 cents for the first ounce. Each additional ounce would cost 15 cents, down from 21 cents. So if […]

Now that colder temperatures are making their way across the country, it’s time to start thinking about preparing for winter. Here’s a list of some of the most important things you need to think about in order to survive any situation this winter. 1. Get Your Car Ready In a worst-case scenario you’ll need a […]

The recent elections in Bavaria were a wake-up call to the German political establishment that it can’t continue to engage in business as usual. The Christian Social Union (CSU), which had enjoyed a dominant position in Bavaria since World War II, saw its support plummet to 37%. The socialist party (SPD) saw its support cut […]

Think of a cowboy holding a rifle and you’ll inevitably conjure up an image of the Winchester 1892 rifle. Its widespread use in Hollywood movies during the heyday of the Western genre made it one of the most iconic symbols of the Wild West in the eyes of most Americans. The Winchester 1892 was so […]

The free market is widely believed by many to be a scheme for the rich to get richer and for large corporations to grow larger. The truth is exactly the opposite. The free market forces all companies to create higher value for everyday consumers or else. It enables massive competition against giant corporations. And it […]

Diabetes is becoming an increasingly common health issue in the developed world. As a result of dietary changes and a more sedentary lifestyle, millions of Americans develop diabetes every year. Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, while an additional 8 million Americans may have diabetes but remain undiagnosed. Type 2 diabetes is the more common […]