Archive - The Hesperian

Why Invest in America?

Hyundai’s U.S. splurge is an endorsement of the American economic system, not proof that “tariffs work”.

Mar 27 •

February 2025

Further Vindication of “First Past the Post”

Germany’s proportional representation system stifled democracy last Sunday.

Feb 25 •

January 2025

December 2024

Four Nativities

What can we learn from the divergent accounts of Christ’s advent?

Dec 26, 2024 •

The “Ides” of January Have Come Early

The President-Elect endorses longshoremen’s demand for inefficiency.

Dec 14, 2024 •

Hesperian Trivia #10

A place instead of a person

Dec 8, 2024 •

Is the “Golden At-Bat” Really the Stupidest Idea for a Rule in the History of Sports?

Hey, here are some stupider ideas for Commissioner Manfred to ponder.

Dec 5, 2024 •

November 2024

Hesperian Trivia #9

Deserving of greater fame

Nov 28, 2024 •

Beware the Ides of January

President Trump’s first crisis will loom before Inauguration Day.

Nov 25, 2024 •

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