Led as they are by sinful men, many human governments abuse their power and authority and inflict great suffering both on their own subjects and on the people of other nations.
The notion that government is a “necessary evil” has seeped into American lore and consciousness. Many Americans accept it as they would a self-evident truth. Yet treating government as a necessary evil contradicts biblical teaching and, by extension, contradicts God’s good design for government. Continue reading
COTTONBRO STUDIO/PEXELS
For decades, families around the world have fought for the freedom to homeschool their children, often against hostile laws, heavy-handed bureaucracies, and, in some cases, outright persecution. I’ve walked alongside many of these families as a global advocate for homeschooling rights, challenging oppressive regimes and urging governments and international institutions to recognize what should be obvious: Parents have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing and education of their children.
That’s why UNESCO’s new report, “Homeschooling Through a Human Rights Lens,” is significant. For the first time, a major United Nations agency has taken homeschooling seriously — not merely as an educational alternative, but as a legitimate expression of the human right to direct the upbringing of one’s children. As a member of the report’s panel of experts, I can attest to the thoughtful and at times tense dialogue that shaped the final document. Continue reading
It is that time of the year once again – for those who still follow the game of Baseball – the 2025 World Series. I no longer follow sports – I have no time, but this is today – but this was yesterday!
I was nine years old – the Autumn of my youth – and I was out in the front yard of my Grandfathers home with Uncle Charles, and we were playing Monopoly while listening on the radio to the 1957 World Series. We lived near Eagle, Wisconsin – the state of my birth
I was at home and tuning in to the Milwaukee Braves…
This was my youth – and they were my Home Team. This is the Year that the Braves would win the World Series.
Editor’s NOTE: When I developed this site some years ago – it had always been my intent to share what once took place in the Public School System so many years ago – and yet is completely ignored today.
It is with that thought in mind that I have chosen to publish to following series of columns, which are all related. In many respects – they are also quite timely – given the economic issues that we are dealing with in America today. All of this teaches our history – which seems to be repeating itself – but is for the benefit of our Homeschool students everywhere. Welcome to today’s History Class! I will see you ‘on-the-air’ today! ~ Jeffrey Bennett, Editor
In his article “Is the Constitution Broken beyond Repair?” David Gordon draws attention to a phenomenon that is often overlooked, namely, the great rejoicing among some constitutional lawyers over the fact that “to establish the new Constitution, Lincoln overthrew the first one… he replaced the old, immoral Constitution with a new one based on equality.” This is indeed one reason why some of Lincoln’s admirers still celebrate the burning of the South by the Union Army – the devastation and destruction of the South symbolizes for them the brave new world of equality and social justice forged by a righteous army through fire and steel.
Most people, if they understood what was really being celebrated here, would be bewildered. Continue reading
The Great Depression of 1929 stands as one of the most significant economic crises in modern history, casting a long shadow over the global financial landscape. Sparked by a catastrophic stock market crash in October, this era of intense economic turmoil led to widespread unemployment, poverty, and social unrest. In the United States, millions lost their jobs, homes, and savings, forcing families to confront an uncertain and often dire future. This article delves into the factors that precipitated the Great Depression, its profound impact on American society, the government responses that shaped economic policy, and the global ramifications of this devastating crisis. By understanding these aspects, we can glean valuable lessons that inform current economic practices and prepare us for future economic challenges.
The Great Depression did not arise in a vacuum; it was the result of a confluence of several factors that had been brewing throughout the 1920s. To fully understand the causes of the Great Depression, it is essential to look at the economic environment of the 1920s, commonly referred to as the “Roaring Twenties.” This period was marked by significant economic growth, technological advances, and an unprecedented rise in consumer culture. However, this prosperity was built on shaky foundations, and cracks were starting to appear.
One of the primary catalysts for the Great Depression was the rampant speculation in the stock market. During the late 1920s, an increasing number of Americans began investing in stocks, often borrowing money to purchase shares in hopes of quick profit. This speculative bubble was characterized by inflated stock prices that did not reflect the actual value of the companies. The euphoria surrounding stock investments created an unsustainable market driven by the belief that prices would continue to rise indefinitely. Unfortunately, this led to an inevitable collapse when the bubble burst in October 1929, resulting in a dramatic stock market crash that sent shockwaves throughout the economy. Continue reading
Noah Webster
On October 16, 1758, Noah Webster and his wife Mercy Steel Webster welcomed a new son into their lives. They named him after his father. Noah Sr. was a farmer and weaver, and Mercy was a homemaker, and by all outward appearances, they lived a rather normal life in the West Division of Hartford — what would become West Hartford, Connecticut.
Though the elder Webster had never attended college himself, he placed great value on education, so from an early age, Mercy taught the younger Noah what she could of spelling, mathematics, music, and other subjects. At age 6, he began attending a one-room schoolhouse; later in life, he described his untrained teachers there as the “dregs of humanity.” Continue reading
Back in the 1980’s, a firm that I was part owner of had the privilege of performing and intense home security project for a man who had been one of the Tuskegee Airmen and who was having a new home built in Flagstaff, Arizona. His name was Lincoln Ragsdale – and I will soon have the privilege of publishing his life’s story in the Profiles pages of Metropolis.Café.
THIS is part of America’s History! ~ Jeffrey Bennett, Editor
Over my own lifetime, I have had a huge appreciation for this world we’ve been handed to steward and do with as we wish. And it’s always been my wish that we as humans across the globe always wish and choose wisely, if only that all life survives and thrives.
This isn’t a communist or capitalist – left-right – issue, since the health of the Earth and our environment has a marked, significant effect on all life on the planet, and it’s just pure old, good and simple common-sense that we should all do our utmost best to keep the environment as pure and clean as possible for the sake of future generations and humanity overall.
But curiously, if one does their due diligence, one will find that historically, it is the developed, capitalist nations of the globe that have the best track record for protecting wildlife and the environment.
The following is a tribute to one of the most amazing women I have never had the opportunity to meet, a lady I would have given my eye-teeth to have met in my early manhood days. She is the sort of lady who provides inspiration to all to be better than the person you were yesterday, to do better for those you may leave behind upon your own death. ~ J.O.S. Continue reading
I was chatting with the head of a private school last fall when she made an interesting observation. Like many private schools, her school experienced a flood of parents in the wake of Covid who saw what their children were taught during the online public school classroom experience and wanted to give them a far better education.
However, this headmistress reported such alarm and concern were not as present in newer parents. In fact, those with children born during Covid seemed oblivious to the many education problems unmasked during the pandemic and were happily trotting their children toward their first years in the same old forms of substandard education. Continue reading
A few years ago, I interviewed a married couple for an article, who, although only in their mid-20s, already owned a thriving business. This couple had met in a high school welding class – a fact which prompted the husband to joke that “sparks flew.”
Humor aside, I was intrigued to hear that a welding class still existed in public high school. Given the business this young couple had started, the welding they learned in school was likely an asset they used regularly, but frankly, hands-on, work experience classes like welding often seem as dated as orange shag carpet. Continue reading
Sometimes kids don’t need a timeout — they need a reset. That’s not the same thing. A true reset helps kids come back to themselves. It gives them access to their own energy again, instead of just pulling away from overstimulation. But what actually works? Not all “self-care” is equal. For children, especially, the best kind involves real movement, tactile stimulation, and a sense of control. When structured right, these small acts can help your child regroup emotionally, physically, and mentally — in ways they don’t have to explain or intellectualize.
William F. Buckley called him “Mission Control.” National Review publisher Bill Rusher referred to him as “the Master.”
From Australia, Professor Hiram Caton described him as “the central nervous system of the body conservative, the only man who was in constant touch with what all of us in the remote regions were thinking.”
When Frank S. Meyer died more than a half-century ago, America’s right-wing remembered him as an organizer extraordinaire involved in the founding of such groups as the American Conservative Union and the Philadelphia Society, a mentor to such talents as Joan Didion, Garry Wills, and Guy Davenport as National Review’s literary editor, and the originator of fusionism, which wedded tradition with liberty and served as the de facto philosophy of American conservatives from Barry Goldwater well through Ronald Reagan. Continue reading
In 1913, a quiet revolution reshaped America – not with soldiers or banners, but with signatures in Washington. That year, the Federal Reserve Act was passed, transferring the nation’s financial lifeblood into the hands of a central banking system crafted by powerful financiers. To some, it was a step toward stability. To others, it was the day banks seized the American government. Continue reading
Get your children OUT of the System – NOW – and keep them OUT!
If there is a silver lining in these dark days for American democracy, it is the pressure test that President Trump and his allies are putting on the Constitution. They are revealing loopholes, gaps and vagueness that let corruption, greed and hate infect the republic.
It’s time to breathe life back into the document and strengthen it. It is not carved in stone. Continue reading
Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, Charles Dickens used discipline, exercise, and structure to produce genius.
“Dickens’s Dream” by Robert William Buss, 1875.
The much-beloved writer Charles Dickens has been widely hailed as the greatest Victorian novelist. He was the Victorian equivalent of a rock star, going on tour around England and internationally, enjoying greater popularity during his earthly years than any prior writer had.
But like many other great artists, Dickens did not stumble into his fame and success by accident. It was the result of conscious effort, discipline, and a well-balanced daily routine – combined, of course, with once-in-a-generation genius and native talent. The results were awe-inspiring and continue to captivate readers in all the 150 languages into which his work has been translated. Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
One of the childhood stories in my father’s arsenal is set at lunchtime in his local public school. Although he went home for lunch, he often heard his teacher leading the classroom in a group rendition of “Come Lord Jesus, be our guest,” as he gathered his things before walking across the street. A few short years later, the winds changed, and he was bawled out in class for disagreeing with a lesson due to his Christian beliefs.
His experience prompts an important question: Should Christian prayers take place in public schools?
Continue reading
Sir Isaac Newton’s prediction of doomsday was scribbled below a series of mathematical calculations, revealing his multidisciplinary interests.
A signature of Isaac Newton (L), Image of Isaac Newton (R). (Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Peter Macdiarmid (L), GeorgiosArt (R))
One of the greatest scientific minds in history, Sir Isaac Newton, is most popularly known for his foundation of gravity. Not to mention his work in science and mathematics, particularly the laws of motion and the basis of calculus. However, recently found 18th-century scribblings were reflective of his ponderings over the end of the world, according to the New York Post. A letter that he wrote in 1704 predicted the world to come to an end in 2060. The predictions were based on extensive biblical texts on the world resetting after plagues, war, and “the ruin of the wicked nations.” It was reflective of Newton being a devoted practitioner of natural philosophy. Continue reading
Will Estrada is Senior Counsel with Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) speaks about the introduced bills. He tells AFN that, right now, New Jersey enjoys a lot of homeschooling freedom.
“So, the context is that New Jersey is one of 12 states in the United States where there is no requirement that homeschool families get permission from the government in order to home school. They don’t have to file with the local school district. They don’t have to notify the local school district. They are free to homeschool their kids,” Estrada explains.
He said there are still educational neglect laws where they still have to make sure they are providing a rigorous education to their children, but Estrada explained they do not have to file with the local school district to do that. Continue reading