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    Jon Miltimore

    Jonathan Miltimore is Senior Editor at AIER. His writing/reporting has been the subject of articles in TIME magazine, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, and the Star Tribune. He is a contributor the Washington Examiner and has had bylines in Fox News, Newsweek, National Review, the Epoch Times, Real Clear Politics, the Washington Times, and other media. Prior to joining AIER, Jon served in editorial roles at the History Channel magazine and the Foundation for Economic Education. He also served in the Bush Administration as an intern in the Department of Speechwriting. When he is not working, Jon enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with his wife and three children. He also coaches youth football, baseball, and wrestling.

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  • 8 Characteristics of a Rational Soul

    8 Characteristics of a Rational Soul0

    Marcus Aurelius (121-180 A.D.), the last of Rome’s Five Great Emperors, was in many ways the paradigm of Plato’s philosopher king. His Meditations (essentially a diary written for himself) reveal a man striving for peace through wisdom, self-control, and stoical acceptance. One theme that runs through Meditations is the power of human reason and its ability to harness

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  • The Atlantic: A Crisis of Truth is Upon Us (Apart From Trump)

    The Atlantic: A Crisis of Truth is Upon Us (Apart From Trump)0

    A mere one-third of Americans trust their government to “do what is right,” according to a new report by the communication firm Edelman. Trust in the media is not much higher (42%), and while trust in business and non-governmental organizations appear stronger, both are down considerably (10 and nine points, respectively). What’s strange is there is

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  • FBI Agents Privately Said Russia Probe Would Be a Wild Goose Chase

    FBI Agents Privately Said Russia Probe Would Be a Wild Goose Chase0

    Two FBI officials at the heart of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe exchanged text messages expressing doubt about collusion between President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Russian government. FBI Agent Peter Strzok was removed from Mueller’s team last summer when it was discovered he sent numerous anti-Trump texts to his alleged lover, Lisa Page, an

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  • America’s Shrinking Middle-Class: What’s Really Happening

    America’s Shrinking Middle-Class: What’s Really Happening0

    We Americans love our middle-class. The idea appeals to our egalitarian sensibilities. It’s the reason between 85 and 90 percent of Americans have historically identified as middle-class, and why politicians of all stripes claim their policies are really, truly pro-middle-class. Considering this, it’s perhaps not surprising that Americans are excitable over data showing that the

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