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Thomas Paine: Government Is About Security

The Color of Law Review: Segregation by Law

What is the purpose of government? Do you think nations could live and cooperate effectively without a central rule? According to Thomas Paine, the government’s main purpose is to protect its citizens from the inherent vice in humanity and to provide its citizens with security. Because evil develops in society and among humans, they agree to enter into a contract where they give up some of their freedoms for protection from said evil. In this article, we will analyze Thomas Paine’s ideal government.

Who Was Sam Walton? Values & Founding Wal-Mart

Who was Sam Walton? What were Sam Walton’s defining personality traits? Sam Walton founded “The Walton Five and Dime” in 1970 which eventually turned into Wal-Mart. Walton’s personality was one of the major contributing factors to the growth of Wal-Mart. Continue reading if you want to know who Sam Walton was and how he came to found Wal-Mart.

The History of Medicare in the United States

When did the U.S. Medicare program start? What kinds of coverage does it provide? Medicare is the national U.S. health insurance scheme that covers citizens over the age of 65, young adults with certain disabilities, and people with permanent kidney failure. The history of Medicare dates back to 1965 when, under the leadership of President Lyndon Johnson, it was enacted under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Keep reading to learn more about the history of Medicare and how it worked in its infancy.

The Beginning of the Universe: How It All Started

How did the universe begin? And how do we know that the universe had a beginning in the first place? The beginning of the universe has been debated by philosophers and theologians since the beginning of recorded history. But there’s no more need to continue the debates on the subject. We now know that the universe had a beginning. Without further ado, here is a simple explanation of how our universe began.

Sam Walton’s Story: Early Life and His First Store

What was Sam Walton’s story? How did a small-town guy end up founding one of America’s largest retail stores? Although he had a rough childhood, Sam Walton’s life motto was to never lose. After leaving the army, Walton decided to buy a Benjamin Franklin variety store which would eventually turn into Walton’s Five and Dime. Continue reading to learn more about Sam Walton’s story.

The Quest for a Unified Theory of Everything

What is the unified theory of everything? Is it possible to come up with both a correct and coherent explanation of all universal phenomena? A unified theory of everything is the ultimate theoretical framework that fully and coherently explains all universal phenomena. This is extraordinarily difficult and likely impossible, but humanity’s quest to achieve the ultimate understanding of the universe means we’ll keep trying. Keep reading to learn about the unified theory of everything.

The Origin of Wal-Mart: Five and Dime to Superstore

What is the origin of Wal-Mart? How did Wal-Mart go from a small five and dime in Arkansas to a multinational superstore? Sam Walton, the founder of what is now Wal-Mart, opened his first five and dime store in 1950. Within four years, he would open a second store and by 1962 he would own 16 stores. The Walton Five and Dime grew rapidly thanks to Walton’s superior pricing and business sense. Continue reading to learn more about the origin of Wal-Mart.

The Heliocentric Model of the Universe Explained

What is the heliocentric model of the universe? Who proposed the heliocentric theory? In the heliocentric model, the sun is the static center of the universe and all of the planets revolve around it. It was proposed by Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century, substituting the previously accepted geocentric model (where the Earth was considered the center). Here is how the heliocentric model of the universe came to be.

An American Sickness: Book Overview

Is Elisabeth Rosenthal’s An American Sickness worth reading? What is the main reason the quality of U.S. healthcare lags behind other developed countries? American healthcare is commonly known to be in a deplorable state, costing 18% of GDP while underperforming in quality among developed nations. In her book An American Sickness, Elisabeth Rosenthal examines the competing interests of the major blocs in American healthcare to unpack how it got to its current overpriced yet underperforming state. Here is a brief overview of An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business.

Did the Death of Sam Walton Stunt Wal-Mart’s Growth?

What did Wal-Mart look like prior to the death of Sam Walton? How did Sam Walton’s business strategies inspire others? Before the death of Sam Walton, Wal-Mart had grown to over fifteen thousand stores nationwide and Walton was hoping to expand internationally. Walton had also recently opened Sam’s Club in response to Wal-Mart’s ultra-discount competitors like Price Club. Keep reading to learn what Wal-Mart was like right before the death of Sam Walton.