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  • The ‘Real’ St. Valentine Was No Patron of Love

    The ‘Real’ St. Valentine Was No Patron of Love0

    On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and more lavish gifts in the name of St. Valentine. But as a historian of Christianity, I can tell you that at the root of our modern holiday is a beautiful fiction. St. Valentine was no lover or patron of love. Valentine’s Day,

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  • The ‘Okie from Muskogee,’ 50 Years Later

    The ‘Okie from Muskogee,’ 50 Years Later0

    I have been asked many times what my favorite Merle Haggard song is. For me, that’s a lot like asking a mother to name a favorite among her children. But if I had to answer (with gun to my head) I’d have to pick the “Okie from Muskogee,” first recorded in July of 1969. Haggard got the

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  • The ‘OK Boomer’ Meme Comes From a Place of Insecurity

    The ‘OK Boomer’ Meme Comes From a Place of Insecurity1

    A friend of mine recently saw the new Joker movie. As he explained the plot to me, it was evident that he was unimpressed. Perhaps disturbed is a better word. He found the treatment of older people, many of whom were portrayed as inept or disposable, particularly troubling. Unfortunately, such disrespectful treatment seems to be

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  • The ‘Medicare for All’ Math Doesn’t Add Up

    The ‘Medicare for All’ Math Doesn’t Add Up0

    Senator Elizabeth Warren has said more than once she’s “with Bernie” on Medicare for All, a reference to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ ambitious plan to nationalize America’s health care system. Unlike Sanders, however, Warren is refusing to say how she’ll pay for it. Last week during ABC’s presidential debate, she dodged a question from George Stephanopoulos, who

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  • The ‘Maundy’ Thursday Story

    The ‘Maundy’ Thursday Story0

    Today is Maundy Thursday of the Christian Holy Week in the West. Traditionally, the day remembers the Last Supper, Christ’s washing of the disciples’ feet, and the great mandate, which is where the name Maundy is derived. To begin, the name ‘Maundy’ is derived from the Latin word ‘mandatum’, which means ‘commandment’.   From the

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  • The ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Will Do Almost Nothing That Joe Manchin Says It Will

    The ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Will Do Almost Nothing That Joe Manchin Says It Will2

    In a major reversal, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D–WV) struck a deal with Senator Chuck Schumer (D–NY) to enact a major climate, entitlement, and tax bill. This legislation has been praised by President Biden, Al Gore, and other proponents of highly progressive policies. Dubbed the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022,” Senate Democrats voted to pass

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