The Libertarian-Conservative Partnership
By Kyle Smith Conservatives and Libertarians, often in heated debate, dominate the scene at politically charged Hillsdale College. There is even a class offered called Conservative-Libertarian Debate, in which I had the tremendous fortune of participating. Much of this debate occurs between the economics department and, well, everybody else. The College, historically right-wing, has begun … Read more
Hillsdale’s True Mission? Teaching the Truth
“The fundamental things of our country are in doubt. I believe that we face a crisis like the one during which this school was founded.” As antebellum men and women debated about the justice or injustice of slavery, so Americans today argue about whether the government ought to respect hard work and private property or … Read more
The Tea Party Express and the Meaning of Natural Law
On Friday, the Tea Party Express stopped by in the little town of Hillsdale, MI. The tour bus’ journey across the United States, which left Napa, CA on August 27, will arrive in Tampa, FL on September 12. There, it will host the first Tea Party Presidential debate. Although Hillsdale is technically a “city,” its … Read more
Purpose Statement
In the late 1800s, Hillsdale’s Literary Societies put the school on the national stage. These student organizations combined book learning, debate and public speaking to prepare students for careers, most notably in politics. They also gave students a break from the curriculum, to broaden their interests as they studied other things. It enabled them to … Read more
