Ayn Rand on the Strip. Both Las Vegas and Objectivism offer an escape from reality. How fitting that acolytes of the turgid novelist descended on the city... more »
When it comes to Orwell, we risk beatifying the man. Best to state what's simple and true: He was always interesting, even when he was wrong... more »
Cherish foreignness. Enjoying the convenience of modern travel, we underestimate the differences of other lands. That's a mistake... more »