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  • Why is America Divided?

    Why is America Divided?0

    In one sense political divisiveness has always been with us. The United States was birthed in political animosity. If you doubt it, go read about the contention between figures such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, or between Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. And, of course, there was that little matter between Hamilton and Aaron Burr

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  • Why Is ‘The New York Times’ Upset by Bluey’s Wholesome Dad?

    Why Is ‘The New York Times’ Upset by Bluey’s Wholesome Dad?5

    Positive paternal portrayals in entertainment media are few and far between these days. Depictions of deadbeat dads are far more commonplace, whether seen in shows like Everybody Loves Raymond, South Park, Family Guy, or most notably, The Simpsons. Even in many cartoons pitched at the youngest of children, fathers are routinely represented as lazy, incompetent

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  • Why is ‘Person of Color’ Good and ‘Colored Person’ Bad?

    Why is ‘Person of Color’ Good and ‘Colored Person’ Bad?0

    A person close to me recently used the phrase “people of color” at a work meeting. “Are we supposed to say that?” asked a gentleman in his 50s. A conversation ensued. After several minutes of discussion, the person who originally used the phrase said the group had gone off topic, but she insisted her choice

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  • Why Iraq Is Much Worse Than ‘Trump’s Benghazi’

    Why Iraq Is Much Worse Than ‘Trump’s Benghazi’0

    “The anti-Benghazi!” President Donald Trump replied after liberals referred to the storming of the U.S. embassy in Baghdad as his Benghazi, referencing the assault on the American consulate in Libya under the previous administration. Trump, supporters maintained, did not hesitate to repel the attack. In fact, in breaking news Wednesday night it was reported that the U.S.

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  • Why Interpretive Dance is Not Going to Set You Apart in the Workforce

    Why Interpretive Dance is Not Going to Set You Apart in the Workforce0

    There’s a semi-famous statement from academic Christina Hoff Sommers which says the following: Want to close wage gap? Step one: Change your major from feminist dance therapy to electrical engineering. Kentucky governor Matt Bevin appears to be trying to take that thought to the next level. In a recent speech Bevin suggested that colleges need

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  • Why Identity Politics is Toxic for Everybody

    Why Identity Politics is Toxic for Everybody0

    Speakers invited to Hillsdale College have been hitting home runs lately. Two talks in particular poignantly diagnose the toxic effects of identity politics: one by University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax, who recounts her recent experience of it; the other by political journalist Matthew Continetti, who argues that it’s counterproductive as well as un-American.

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