In an era of fly-by reactions, off-the-cuff observations, and "hot takes" the Freemen News-Letter believes in the importance of reasserting the calm, deliberate, and in-depth "homage to reason" that constitutes a well-articulated, carefully considered, and sourced essay. In The Essayist newsletter, we will provide deep-dive material, extended treatments, and thought experiments that seek to elevate our national dialogue and bring depth to political, social, and economic analysis.