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






It’s probably safe to say that many Americans don’t know that the Japanese actually invaded the Aleutian Islands of Alaska during World War II. And while that may be a surprise to learn, it’s how the battle ended that is really shocking. For the Americans, the Aleutians were seen as a potential bridgehead for the
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Does the First Amendment allow the government to force a cake baker to make custom cakes in violation of his own conscience and religious beliefs? The answer is “no.” Our legal system must protect people like Jack Phillips, a cake artist and small business owner asserting a First Amendment defense against the Colorado Civil Rights
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Stephanie Clifford, better known as Stormy Daniels, rocketed to fame recently by challenging a non-disclosure agreement tied to the US $130,000 payoff she received to keep silent about her alleged sexual relationship with the president. As a result, Clifford has secured numerous mainstream media appearances, including a recent interview on “60 Minutes.” Journalists and interviewers
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You’ve likely seen the headlines lately regarding the latest fad frenzy: fidget toys. These toys, most popularly fidget spinners and fidget cubes, are simple gadgets that have taken over schools and classrooms across the country, to the point that they are now being banned by many of them. Initially touted as a concentration tool for children with attention issues,
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It is often said that the measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members. But when it comes to education, historically, the opposite is true: one can often judge a civilization’s staying power by its most highly-educated members. In Education and Culture in the Barbarian West, historian Pierre Riché notes that classical
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The fertility industry has become a multi-billion dollar enterprise, buying genetic material and selling the promise of children to same-sex couples, single parents, and heterosexual couples struggling with infertility. Both sperm and egg agencies seek donors with “desirable” traits. Male donors for example, must be at least 5’8” tall, and educational background, athletic ability, and hair
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