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Quote of the day by father of economics Adam Smith: ‘Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality…’ – Warning about wealth, power, and society
Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, questioned who governments truly serve. While known for free markets, his writings reveal a deep concern for justice and inequality. A striking quote suggests civil government, in protecting property, often defends the wealthy against the poor. This enduring observation fuels ongoing debates about wealth's influence on political power and policy. Read More
UCI Gravel World Series: Adam Roberge and Haley Smith best in sprints for victories at Canada's OG Classique
Roberge wins four-way battle ahead of compatriot Michael Woods in elite men's contest Read More
Rep. Adam Smith to Newsmax: Trump Iran Talks Fall Short
Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., appeared on Newsmax TV's Saturday Report. Read More
All Australian golfers fail to make the cut in 67
Cameron Smith, Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee and Lucas Herbert all fail to make it through to the weekend at the US Open. Read More
Dem Rep. Smith: Logical Way Out with Iran Is Meaningless Deal
On Thursday's broadcast of CNN's "The Lead," Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) discussed Iran and said that "the way out of this for Trump, logically, is to come up | Clips Read More
Stephen A. Smith Sends Strong Message to Adam Silver After Knicks Fans’ Brutal Victor Wembanyama Treatment
Stephen A. Smith urged Adam Silver to address player safety after Victor Wembanyama was targeted by Knicks fans outside the Spurs' hotel. Read More
'And Justice for All' Means Exactly What It Says
18th century Scottish philosopher and political economist Adam Smith observed that Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent. Read More
Terms of Trade: What will it take to rebuild the Left in India?
2026 is the year of two important global milestones: 250 years of the US and Adam Smith’s cult classic Wealth of Nations Read More
Dem Rep. Smith to Newsmax: More Platner Revelations Could Emerge
Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner could face additional damaging revelations during Maine's closely watched race, Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., told Newsmax on Wednesday. Read More
10 Enduring Lessons From Adam Smith
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero Read More
Top Democrat Says Pentagon Subpoenas Possible if House Flips
Rep. Adam Smith says the Pentagon can expect investigations and, if necessary, subpoenas, if he becomes House Armed Services chairman again Read More
House GOP pushes to make Trump’s ‘Department of War’ name change permanent
Democratic Rep. Adam Smith calls it ‘one of the dumbest things that has been done by this administration’ Read More
Adam Azim sets sight on IBF world title over possible Dalton Smith clash
The 23-year-old light-welterweight is hoping to be back in the ring in September or October Read More
class battleship falters in HASC defense bill markup
“Whatever the number is [for the BBG(X) program], I'm going to give you right one of the surest fire Kalshi bets you will ever have: Take the over,” said Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash. Read More
Ex-Steelers WR to Work out for John Harbaugh's Giants: Report
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the John Harbaugh and the New York Giants will work out former Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster. Read More
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Braxton Berrios Signs Giants Contract After Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster Workout Rumors
The New York Giants are signing Braxton Berrios to a one-year deal after hosting a group of veteran wideouts for a workout on Monday, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Read More
'We're Dodging' on Issues of Border, Crime, Spending
On Friday's edition of NBC's "Meet the Press NOW," Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said that the Democratic Party had policies that were "too far left on border | Clips Read More
Dems 'Don't Have as Clear an Economic Plan' as Needed, Went Too Far Left on Spending
On Friday's edition of NBC's "Meet the Press NOW," Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said Democrats "don't have as clear an economic plan as we should." And "We | Clips Read More
Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: “How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their...” Learn why
Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: This is one of the most powerful openings in the history of economics and philosophy. It perfectly highlights a side of Adam Smith that people often forget. While everyone remembers him for the "invisible hand" and self-interest in The Wealth of Nations, this quote from The Theory of Moral Sentiments reminds us that he didn't view humans as purely cold, calculating machines. To Smith, our natural capacity for sympathy and mutual empathy is the foundational bedrock that allows a functioning society—and a stable economy—to exist in the first place. Read More
Biting the Invisible Hand once again
Peter Foster’s book on the intellectual and political conflict over Adam Smith’s ideas goes international with Italian translation. Read on Read More