Our enemies certainly find solace when Americans engage in self-immolation. Thus, Veterans Day, which was originally founded around the virtue of the cessation of hostilities in war rather than the commemoration of any individual, should be a holiday beyond reproach. Read More ›
Constitution Day, which falls on Sept. 17, is the national observance holiday that most have never heard of. Yet this year it may be our most important holiday to understand. Read More ›
George Gilder recently sat down with Senior Editor of the Epoch Times, Jan Jekielek, to discuss Israel's incredible contributions to the world. You can read more about this topic in the new edition of Gilder's "The Israel Test." Read More ›
Venture capitalist and futurist George Gilder, author of “The Israel Test,” argued that antagonism towards Israel is based in part on resentment over Israel’s economic and technological accomplishments and moral leadership in the world. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. Read More ›
In this post-Oct. 7 reshaped edition of his classic book The Israel Test, George Gilder’s central thesis is confirmed and strengthened. He firmly believes that the Jewish people nurture within themselves an intellect that is both a gift and a goad for the rest of the world. Read More ›
What is it about the Jews and George Gilder? On his show KEEN-ON, Andrew Keen cross-examines George Gilder about the thesis of his book, The Israel Test, about Jewish contributions to Western civilization since the Second World War, and the amazing contributions of Israel to the world economy. Read More ›
For eight decades after the end of World War Two, America's proudest title was "Leader of the Free World." Today, that title properly belongs to Israel both on grounds of practical leadership and grasp of what it means to be a free people. Read More ›
In The Israel Test, newly revised and republished by Encounter Books, George Gilder answers the antisemites, and explains the meaning of Israel as the most economically dynamic, democratic and pro-Western state in the Middle East—and a crucial US economic and defense ally. Bruce Chapman and George Gilder discuss. Read More ›
America is the only nation in human history that was completely born of noble and deeply spiritual principles: that all men are created equal, that they have been given by God certain rights that cannot be taken away by any man or earthly authority, and that those unalienable rights combine to create and protect a thing called freedom in life. As a result, Americans have always been free to pursue happiness, worship God, speak publicly about their views, and, of course, choose their leaders. Read More ›