Pollyanna Was Not a Pollyanna
The surprising wisdom of a long-misunderstood classic.
Optimism
Resolutions To See You Through a New (Election) Year
Too many of your friends and neighbors are tribal idiots, but they're not the worst tribal idiots in recent memory, by any means.
Stossel: Life Is Better Than Ever
Don't believe news reports—we're healthier, richer, and safer than ever before.
Impending Defeat for the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Pestilence, war, famine, and death are all on the decline.
Steven Pinker Loves the Enlightenment
The Harvard psychologist splits the difference between Dr. Pangloss and Pope Francis.
Steven Pinker Wants Enlightenment Now!
Pope Francis is part of the problem, nuclear energy is part of the solution, and libertarians need to admit that not every regulation will turn us into Venezuela.
P.J. O'Rourke: Things Are Going to Be Fine
But there's going to be some trouble getting to the fine part.