The Myth of Libertarianism Tribe first, theory later

New essay: the tribe comes first, the philosophy comes second. Even for libertarians. Maybe especially for libertarians.

Washington, DC

Italian soccer crisis worsens with Bologna and Fiorentina losses in Europe First it was the Champions League. Then came the national team. Now it’s the Europa League and Conference League.

If you thought Americans subsidizing stadiums for billionaires was insane, in Italy they're talking about the government intervening because they're kicking the soccer ball too slow: apnews.com/article/ital...

Finally, a job I am more than qualified for

I no longer have depression.

“Napkins” was a real lost opportunity

They absolutely nailed it when they named them “paper towels”

I still love my life here because I moved to a very residential neighborhood that doesn’t have a military presence in it, but it’s remarkably weird to have to note that!

They’re going to need to lay off one of the halal guys

Living in DC is wild right now. Was craving a halal slop bowl but couldn’t get it due to military occupation.

A great nod to our research at @wsj.com this morning. Big thanks to John Garen, Paul Coomes, and Jim Waters for working on the research that informed the WSJ's opinion piece.

RTWT: www.wsj.com/opinion/andy...

“For the world and time are the dance of the Lord in emptiness.”

The Veteran Podcasters Hanging Up Their Headphones Podcasts can run forever, but some hosts are bowing out as celebrities and YouTube dominate the industry.

Be the change you wish to be in the world and end your podcast. www.wsj.com/business/med...

Kentucky’s licensing rules block sexual assault survivors from accessing care Kentucky’s SANE shortage means many survivors do not get the care they need after the worst experience of their lives.

"Kentucky’s SANE shortage means many survivors do not get the care they need after the worst experience of their lives."

@akivamalamet.bsky.social in the @kentuckylantern.com @bluegrassinstitute.bsky.social www.bluegrassinstitute.org/sanes-malame...

If helping sexual assault victims get the care they need was Republican I'd be inclined to vote that way.

Kentucky’s licensing rules block sexual assault survivors from accessing care • Kentucky Lantern State licensing rules block Kentuckians' access to care from sexual assault nurse examiners and make it easier for rapists to stay on the streets.

Commentary by Akiva Malamet and Alicia Plemmons

Kentucky’s licensing rules block sexual assault survivors from accessing care.

kentuckylantern.com/2026/03/23/k...

The Live Music Event That Changed My Life I met my destiny, and nothing would be the same afterwards

”That also taught me something important about jazz. It happens in the moment. And if you hear it one night, don’t expect to find it on an a record. You can even go back and hear the same band the next night, and have a completely different experience.” www.honest-broker.com/p/the-live-m...

“It’s innocent, it’s generous, it doesn’t lie, it has no agenda, it has no body, it can’t make things happen.”

I feel like there is a view among some self-proclaimed libertarians that racism is a personal belief and that personal beliefs should never be criticized. Their only concern is what the government is doing. Needless to say, I'm not a fan of this approach to promoting limited government.

Made Stromboli

Kid Rick made pedophilic comments about the Olsen twins

Kid Rick’s cool daddy cool lyrics TPUSA halftime show performer

I always assumed the “kid” part of “Kid Rock” referred to himself. Clearly that’s not the case…

This headline could’ve used some work.

This is very very good

“There are hailstorms, landslides, droughts, malaria and . . . the State. These are inescapable evils; such there always have been and there always will be.”

This is why we celebrate the Boston Substack Party, when the patriots wrote strongly worded pamphlets about tea.

Bob Weir Is Gone, but the Dead’s Music Plays On

“Like perhaps no other act, the Dead have evolved into an idea and a songbook.”

called my dad today to thank him for introducing me to the Grateful Dead

Bishop Barron's tendentious attack on Mayor Mamdani distorts doctrine Bishop Robert Barron's criticism of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inaugural address evidences a mendacity unworthy of a minister of the Gospel. Also, will someone remind the bishop that his diocese is in...

Bishop Robert Barron had a nightmare. He dreamed that a cultural meme came and went before he could post something on X about it. https://bit.ly/4bpw23L

Everyone is 12.

I’d rather you not be ahead of me on this one