Articles by Alex Skopic
The Shoplifting ‘Epidemic’ is a Lie
The media might want us to think society is wracked by a shoplifting ‘epidemic’ or ‘crisis,’ but when we take a look at the facts, it’s obvious that isn’t true.
The Lessons of Vivek
Some tips on how to bullshit your way through life from upstart, attention-hungry, deeply annoying presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
Using Rap Lyrics as Criminal Evidence is a Travesty of Justice
Rappers are entitled to the same First Amendment protections as other artists and the use of rap lyrics to prove guilt should be banned.
A Brief Cultural History of the White Rapper
Why do they exist? Where did they come from? Can they be defended? The most pressing questions, answered.
Jimmy Carter Stood up for Palestinians. Why Won’t Today’s Democrats?
At the height of George W. Bush’s War on Terror, Jimmy Carter had the courage to call out Israel for its human rights abuses. What’s stopping Democrats from doing the same now?
How Anti-Homeless Sentiment Made Its Way Into Popular Cartoons
Cartoon depictions of the homeless increasingly reflect the hostility of today’s political leaders toward people on the streets. We’ve gone from images of charming hobos with bindles to zombies taking over cities.
The Octopus Abattoir Must be Stopped
Industrial octopus farming is a horrific proposal that should be banned.
The Espionage Act is Bad for America—Even When it’s Used on Trump
A relic of the First World War that helped destroy the anti-war left, the Act remains a threat to news outlets, political organizers, and anyone else who might challenge American militarism and the surveillance state.
The Tragedy of the Unabomber
Ted Kaczynski’s criticisms of environmental destruction and out-of-control technology were incisive. But, disdaining leftists and being unwilling to join with others in a social movement, he resorted to abhorrent terroristic methods that had no chance of solving any of the problems he perceived.
How the Lottery Became a Substitute for Actual Hope
Instead of taxing the wealthiest, states fund important services through encouraging gambling habits. And instead of meaningful expectations for a better life, many people just have lotto tickets.
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