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    Annie Holmquist served as the editor of Intellectual Takeout from 2018 to 2022. When not writing or editing, she enjoys reading, gardening, and time with family and friends.

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  • The 5 Things Men and Women Should Look for in a Mate

    The 5 Things Men and Women Should Look for in a Mate0

    It’s no secret that marriage rates are declining. Recent data from Pew shows that between 1960 and 2016, marriage rates for those 18 and older fell from 72 percent to 50 percent. There are many theories on why this is. The rise of cohabitation and the fear of divorce. The increase in education attainment. The

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  • Why Children Should Learn to Use Power Tools

    Why Children Should Learn to Use Power Tools0

    When I was about 10 years old, a friend and I attended a summer program for kids. One of the activities involved making a small wooden footstool. We were both quite thrilled with the project, but my friend grew less thrilled when she discovered that one of the adults saw it as his duty to

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  • Want Dumbed Down Schools? Get Rid of Logic.

    Want Dumbed Down Schools? Get Rid of Logic.0

    In a recent column for The Washington Post, Valerie Strauss highlighted a program called NoRedInk, which helps students across the nation improve their writing skills. Given that only 27 percent of U.S. high school seniors are proficient in this area suggests that such a program is quite necessary. What’s interesting, however, are the areas in

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  • Should Cambridge University ‘Decolonise’ Its English Curriculum?

    Should Cambridge University ‘Decolonise’ Its English Curriculum?0

    In an attempt to foster diversity and inclusion, many college campuses, secondary institutions, and even elementary schools have gradually changed up their English curriculum. This change has caused a number of the classic works students have studied for centuries to disappear, replaced by modern tales representing a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The latest school

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