Stories

Realism, according to John Mearsheimer, is “a perspective on international politics that states that the basic goal … is to survive.” As a result, states compete to be “the biggest and ‘baddest’ dude on the block.” A working knowledge of realism can be a key tool to understanding and evaluating international politics and American foreign […]

Stand Together Trust was a proud sponsor of the 2016 International Students for Liberty Conference last month, a gathering of pro-liberty students and young professionals from around the world who were eager to learn about and discuss the ideas of liberty and free societies. The Institute hosted several sessions, the first of which was a […]

March 26 marks the birthday of Viktor Frankl (1905-1997). Frankl, a psychiatrist who survived the Holocaust and wrote the bestselling Man’s Search for Meaning, originated the idea of logotherapy, which posits that the most powerful motivation for humans is the drive to find meaning in life. Born and raised in Vienna, Frankl studied neurology and […]

The expiration and subsequent renewal of the Export-Import Bank’s charter last year served as a reminder that cronyism can take many forms, and the fight is far from over. While those on the right typically oppose the pro-union, anti-business sentiments of the left, some prioritize shortsighted policies that appear to undermine free-market principles and long-term […]

Stand Together Trust brought several distinguished voices together at the International Students For Liberty Conference last weekend in Washington, DC, to discuss the essential role toleration plays in a free society. Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and author of one of 2015’s most read articles, “The Coddling of […]

A new survey of Virginians finds that most residents of the Old Dominion view their justice system as too costly and too detrimental to restored citizens upon their re-entry to society. It’s no surprise, then, that proponents of reform filled the room as Stand Together Trust, in conjunction with Prison Fellowship, brought together an array […]

Last week, advocates, policy experts, and concerned citizens alike gathered in Oklahoma City for “Criminal Justice: A Better Way for Oklahoma,” an event co-hosted by Stand Together Trust and the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA). The event featured a panel of policy experts from across the country who discussed how proposed criminal justice reform […]

Last week Stand Together Trust joined the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) in Oklahoma City to host an event highlighting the problematic nature of civil asset forfeiture. Increased awareness of this practice has led to currently proposed reforms in the state. The event kicked off with remarks from Jonathan Small, president of OCPA, followed […]

February 14 marks Frederick Douglass’ birthday—not the day he was born, but the day he chose to celebrate his birth. Douglass’ actual birthday and even his birth year remain uncertain. Because he was born a slave, his birth was not recorded. The only date we know for certain is the day he died: February 20, […]

Results show Virginians support policies that improve public safety, reduce costs, and respect the human dignity of all individuals. Lansdowne, Va. and Arlington, Va. – As Virginians consider what is next for criminal justice reform, Prison Fellowship and Stand Together Trust today released the results of a public opinion survey on criminal justice. “The people […]