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  • Why a Former Chicago Public School Teacher is Advocating Vouchers

    Why a Former Chicago Public School Teacher is Advocating Vouchers0

    • March 29, 2017

    It’s unlikely that Marilyn Rhames ever thought she would be advocating for school choice and *gasp* vouchers. As a black, public school teacher from Chicago, such a position was not on her radar. But her position changed as she saw the public schools from inside and realized they didn’t offer the type of high-quality education

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  • Why a College Democrat Activist Left the Party

    Why a College Democrat Activist Left the Party0

    College junior Michael Hout is passionate about politics and ideas. His major in political science confirms that, as does his active participation in the College Democrats and other political activities. But in a recent op-ed for The Washington Post, Hout explains that he has decided to leave his privileged status as a prominent Democrat at

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  • Why a Big Tax Refund Shouldn’t Excite You

    Why a Big Tax Refund Shouldn’t Excite You1

    It’s the dreaded season once again. About this time of year, I usually write something about taxes. What can I say? After hours of working through my taxes and considering how much of my paycheck was eaten by the black hole of government projects, it’s hard to stop thinking about our tax system. Unfortunately our

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  • Why a 2,500-year-old Hebrew Poem Still Matters

    Why a 2,500-year-old Hebrew Poem Still Matters0

    At sundown on July 31, Jews around the world will observe Tisha B’av, the most somber of Jewish holidays. It commemorates the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem, first by the Babylonians and then, almost seven centuries later, in A.D. 70, by the Romans. Jews will remember these two historic calamities along with many others,

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  • Why a ‘Loneliness Epidemic’ is Upon Us

    Why a ‘Loneliness Epidemic’ is Upon Us0

    “Our crowded, lengthy commutes are making us more lonely than ever”. “Eating alone is BAD for your health – especially if you’re a man, study shows”. “Japan’s solution to loneliness: virtual wives.” “Loneliness: a silent plague that is hurting young people most”. There is no lack of interest in the topic of loneliness, as these

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  • Why a ‘Billionaire’ Wealth Tax Would Hurt the Working Poor and the Middle Class

    Why a ‘Billionaire’ Wealth Tax Would Hurt the Working Poor and the Middle Class0

    Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders wants to tax billionaires out of existence, or at least make them an endangered species. His proposed wealth tax of up to eight percent per year would mean “the wealth of billionaires would be cut in half over 15 years,” he says. The progressive tax would start at one percent on

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