akern (41)in #massshooting • 7 years agoUS is Not Out of the Ordinary for Mass ShootingsThe US isn’t an outlier for mass shooting death rates, even among European or developed countries. This study found…akern (41)in #freespeech • 7 years agoFree Speech in Europe Doesn't Look Goodakern (41)in #gunrights • 7 years agoAR-15s How Dangerous are They?If owning an object was very likely to result in killing someone, it could prima facie be reasonable (though not…akern (41)in #anarchism • 7 years agoAddressing an Objection to AnarchismWhen 2 parties have a dispute it can either be resolved through violence, threats of violence, or by agreeing to 3rd…akern (41)in #immigration • 7 years agoImmigrants Use Less Welfare than NativesThere's a new study out by Alex Nowrasteh looking at immigrant welfare use. It busts some myths. "Overall…akern (41)in #publicschool • 7 years agoThe Merging of State and School: A Brief HistoryI recently read an article that explores the history of why the state was merged with schooling in America. I'll link…akern (41)in #drugwar • 7 years agoDreadful Effects of the Drug WarThere is a vast underestimation of the damage caused by prohibition of drugs. Yes, drugs can be dangerous, but by…akern (41)in #introduceyourself • 7 years agoMy debut on SteemitI’m a happily married dairy farmer who resides in Minnesota. I write mostly about political philosophy from the…