Ben Franklin
Government Welfare Makes Things Worse
In 1766, Benjamin Franklin knew what most people seem totally clueless about today. Government welfare programs effectively subsidize poverty and ultimately make things worse. Incentives matter. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: December 3, 2021...
Peace and Independence: Franklin, Adams and Jay on the Treaty of Paris
Sept. 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris formally established “a general peace.” Signed by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and John Jay – Article I affirmed 13 “free sovereign and Independent States,” and remains in force today. Highlighting their views on the treaty...
5 Founders on the Horrors and Evils of War
Thomas Paine, John Jay, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison – in their own words – on the evils of war. Not on the structure of war powers under the Constitution, but as a deeper, philosophical foundation. Path to Liberty. Fast Friday...
The First American: Benjamin Franklin’s Top Quotes and Warnings
Probably the best-known American in his day, his Memoirs were required reading long after his passing. Benjamin Franklin’s work and expertise spanned decades and topics – highlighting some of the most important quotes and warnings from freedom of speech...