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  • The Foundation of Neil Gorsuch’s Judicial Philosophy

    The Foundation of Neil Gorsuch’s Judicial Philosophy0

    Listening to Diane Feinstein’s grilling of Neil Gorsuch during the recent Senate judicial nomination hearings, you might have noticed a question about the Supreme Court nominee’s opposition to euthanasia or mercy killing. Gorsuch confesses that he wrote a dissertation, turned into a book (The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia), arguing in favor of existing

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  • The Forgotten Reason for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

    The Forgotten Reason for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict0

    “The U.S. Can Neither Ignore nor Solve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” was the headline of Martin Indyk’s May 14 article in Foreign Affairs. Washington may not be able to end that conflict, he wrote, but must actively manage it. Indyk, a former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace under President Barack Obama, and who served two separate

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  • The Forgotten Oath of Congress

    The Forgotten Oath of Congress0

    According to my online dictionary, an oath is “a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one’s future action or behavior.” Oaths play a big role in our society. The Boy Scouts, known today as Scouts BSA since admitting girls to the organization, begin their weekly meetings by raising their right hand in the

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  • The Forgotten Father of Modern Fantasy Literature

    The Forgotten Father of Modern Fantasy Literature4

    George MacDonald had a colossal impact on some of the most brilliant early-20th-century writers, including C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, and J.R.R. Tolkien. He was a Scottish minister, poet, and fairytale writer, but today, much of his work has been abandoned. It’s time to shake the dust from MacDonald’s magical and redemptive works, many of which

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  • The Forgotten Family Ritual That Bonds Parents and Children

    The Forgotten Family Ritual That Bonds Parents and Children0

    A friend of mine told me how as a child she informed her neighborhood playmate one evening that she had to go home. It was time for dinner. Her playmate gave her a confused look. “Don’t you eat dinner with your family?” my friend asked her. “No, we never do that,” came the answer. Unfortunately,

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  • The Forgotten Destruction of Jewish Homes During ‘Kristallnacht’

    The Forgotten Destruction of Jewish Homes During ‘Kristallnacht’0

    Every November, communities around the world hold remembrances on the anniversary of the Nazis’ brutal assault on the Jews during “Kristallnacht.” Also known as “the Night of Broken Glass,” it’s one of the most closely scrutinized events in the history of Nazi Germany. Dozens of books have been published about the hours between Nov. 9

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