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No One Weeps for the Wicked: How Celebrating the Death of Opponents Breeds a Culture Where Violence Replaces Disagreement

Posted on September 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract In polarized societies, the death of ideological opponents is too often met with public glee. When political communities treat the passing of rivals as occasions for triumph rather than solemnity, they foster a culture in which violence replaces dialogue, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Badfinger’s Lost Revenues and the Exploitation of Artist Rights

Posted on September 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Badfinger, one of the most promising bands of the early 1970s, achieved international success with hits such as Come and Get It, No Matter What, Day After Day, Baby Blue, and Without You. Despite their chart performance and … Continue reading →

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Charlie Kirk: Amplifying Conservative Voices in an Era of Political Turmoil

Posted on September 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Charlie Kirk (1993–2025) emerged as a pivotal figure in American conservatism, founding Turning Point USA (TPUSA) at age 18 and transforming it into a powerhouse for mobilizing young conservatives. Through campus activism, media platforms, and close alliances with … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Consequences and Implications of Israel’s Sept. 9, 2025 Strike on Hamas Leadership in Doha, Qatar

Posted on September 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary On September 9, 2025, Israel carried out a strike in Doha targeting senior members of Hamas’s political leadership resident in Qatar. Qatar condemned the action as a violation of its sovereignty; early reporting indicated multiple fatalities among associates … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Effects of Logistical Failures on Japan’s Army, Civilians, and Prisoners of War in World War II

Posted on September 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary From 1942 onward, Japan’s war effort was progressively crippled less by decisive battlefield defeats than by the grinding collapse of its logistics. A small, fragile merchant fleet; late and weak convoy protection; interservice rivalry; doctrinal overconfidence in “spirit” … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Bernese Goals and Efforts in the Burgundian War (1474–1477)

Posted on September 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Burgundian War (1474–1477) was a defining moment for the Swiss Confederation, especially for Bern. While the conflict was catalyzed by the ambitions of Charles the Bold of Burgundy, it was the city-state of Bern and its allies … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Contexts and Typology of the Biblical Calls to Not Fear and Be of Good Courage

Posted on August 22, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The biblical commands “do not fear” and “be strong and of good courage” are among the most repeated exhortations in Scripture. They serve as reassurance in times of uncertainty, grounding faith communities in God’s promises, presence, and power. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: How the Biblical Command Against Murder Became Misinterpreted as a General Prohibition on Killing

Posted on July 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines how the sixth commandment of the Hebrew Bible—traditionally rendered in English as “Thou shalt not kill”—came to be misunderstood and misinterpreted in much of modern thought as a blanket prohibition on all forms of … Continue reading →

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The Noahic Covenant: Biblical Foundations for Universal Government and Individual Obligations

Posted on July 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract The Noahic Covenant, established in Genesis 9 following the great flood, represents one of the most foundational yet underexplored aspects of biblical theology concerning civil government and universal human obligations. This white paper examines the theological, ethical, and political … Continue reading →

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Bombs Over Tehran

Posted on June 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

Earlier today someone asked me how the passage in Deuteronomy 21 regarding God avenging the blood of the innocent dealt with the victims of war. My first thought was that it didn’t. Since the beginnings of history, we have realized … Continue reading →

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