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Would You Rather Be Just, or Only Seem So?
- Featured, Philosophy
- September 28, 2026






The word “shameless” is being tossed around an awful lot these days, which might speak to what many see as the country’s increasingly coarse, vitriolic political discourse. Perhaps, the thinking goes, American culture could use a dose of shame and humility. But what about people harassed on social media, like Walter Palmer, the dentist who
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For many who work in the world of desks and offices, the idea of going to work on a Sunday is rather incomprehensible, except perhaps when under the pressure of an urgent deadline. But for those who work in industries such as retail or service, Sunday has become just another day. Nowhere is this more
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Think about the chief slogans for Campaign 2016, and then think back to the American founding. Something is missing. We have The Donald’s “Make America Great Again” up against Hillary’s “Stronger Together.” The two are virtually interchangeable. In fact, in 1992 a candidate by the name of Bill Clinton thought his moment had arrived to
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Ah! It’s a lovely Friday evening. You’ve had a successful work week and now it’s time to have some quiet relaxation. You have a book on the coffee table you’ve been wanting to delve into – but first, a quick glance at social media is in order. Several hours and several videos later, you realize
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Many people have heard the claim that 97 percent of scientists believe in global warming. Politicians from President Barack Obama to former Secretary of State John Kerry have cited the statistic. But is it true? The Heartland Institute, a Chicago-based think tank and national nonprofit organization dedicated to research and education, recently released
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Even in the best of times, it’s difficult for divorced or separated parents to cooperate in raising their children. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated what are already fraught circumstances in this regard. The Washington Post brought to my attention a public health concern of the pandemic which I had not thought of before. Surprisingly, coming from
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