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Free Enterprise

In Defense of Inequality

Earlier this year, the University of Austin (UATX)—a new university, whose founding was announced four years ago—welcomed its second class of…

Jan 27 • University of Austin

Free Enterprise is Human Nature and Divinely Inspired

I’ve lost track of how many people have told me over the years that free enterprise is morally wrong.

Jan 20

Free Enterprise Is About Morality, Not Just Money

I haven’t always lived in Grand Rapids.

Jan 13 • Robert Sirico

Redemptive Entrepreneurship and the American Idea

As we near the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding, there’s a lot of talk about the role of faith in America.

Jan 6 • Evan Feinberg

The myth is widespread and deeply rooted that big business and big government are rivals—that big business wants small government.

Dec 30, 2025 • Tim Carney

The Republic of Garages

The American dream has never been built in boardrooms.

Dec 24, 2025 • Peter Gietl

Thomas Jefferson's Mistake is a Warning to Us All

As we head into the 250th anniversary year of our Declaration of Independence, it’s worth revisiting another revolution that looms surprisingly large in…

Dec 16, 2025 • John Papola

Entrepreneurship and the Spirit of Adventure

Many people today argue that we need to restore manufacturing to boost the economic fortunes of the working class.

Dec 9, 2025 • Aaron M. Renn

America

From the WSJ: The Grand Rapids Revival and an American Comeback

Believe! Editor in Chief Doug DeVos shares the story of Grand Rapids and what it can teach America at 250

Feb 10 • Doug DeVos

My Students Recite the Constitution’s Preamble Daily to Help Preserve Its Promise

In “Democracy in America,” Alexis de Tocqueville observed in 1835 that “the greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other…

Sep 17, 2025 • Ian V. Rowe - Agency

A Note from Doug DeVos, Editor-in-chief

What do you believe?

Jul 4, 2025 • Doug DeVos

Peter Cartwight: American Preacher

It was said by John Adams that our Constitution was meant for a moral and religious people. The document was the product of men; the spiritual impulses…

Jul 4, 2025 • Librarian of Celaeno

Never Bet Against the USA

Last week I watched an amazing video on X.

Jul 4, 2025 • Aaron M. Renn

The Future of America Begins with Fathers

While many feel justifiable anxiety about the nation’s future, research shows that it can be far brighter—if we reinvest in the foundational…

Jul 4, 2025 • Anthony B. Bradley

Is America Doomed to Decline?

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that…

Jul 4, 2025 • Keri D. Ingraham

America’s Advent

I’m tired of July 4th only being one day.

Jul 4, 2025 • Joshua Steinman

What an Everyday Mercy Taught Me About America

Is America good?

Jul 4, 2025 • Luke Burgis

Accountability

7:24

You Said It. Now What?

Khali Sweeney built one of Detroit’s most trusted youth organizations from the ground up. The founder of Downtown Boxing Gym shares how real…

Aug 29, 2025

You Said It. Now What?

by Khali Sweeney

Aug 27, 2025

God & His Church

You Bring the Cookies

A Call to Courage, Conviction, and Action

Oct 21, 2025 • Doug DeVos

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