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  • Why the Alt-Right is Against Capitalism

    Why the Alt-Right is Against Capitalism0

    Some people on the left are starting to worry about getting trolled by the alt-right. This is because the alt-right has become aggressively anti-capitalist, pro-welfare state, and in favor of a government that specifically promotes white interests, not a free market that offers no privilege to anyone. “The alt-right is looking to expand its ranks,”

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  • Why the 5 Major World Religions All Reject Suicide

    Why the 5 Major World Religions All Reject Suicide0

    The recent suicides of fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef and writer Anthony Bourdain have reminded all of us that, even for the wealthy, life can become too painful to bear. The sad truth is that suicide rates have been increasing in the United States. In the last decade, the suicide rate increased by

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  • Why the “Golden Rule” is an Obstacle to the Government’s Agenda

    Why the “Golden Rule” is an Obstacle to the Government’s Agenda0

    The golden rule—“Do to others as you would have them do to you” being the most common variant I have heard–may be the most common ethical touchstone for human interactions. After all, Simon Blackburn wrote in his 2001 book, Ethics, that the Golden Rule is “found in some form in almost every ethical tradition.” I doubt

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  • Why Thanksgiving is on the Last Thursday in November

    Why Thanksgiving is on the Last Thursday in November0

    From the beginning, America has proclaimed national days of thanksgiving. In November of 1783, Congress proclaimed: “[S]et apart the second Thursday in December next, as a day of public thanksgiving, that all the people may then assemble to celebrate with one voice grateful hearts and united voices, the praises of their Supreme and all bountiful

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  • Why Tennessee Forces Seventh Graders to Learn Islam

    Why Tennessee Forces Seventh Graders to Learn Islam0

    How big is the distinction between education and indoctrination? Not terribly, if you ask some Tennessee lawmakers. They are pushing to remove any mention of religion from Tennessee’s State Academic Standards. At issue is an apparently controversial unit in seventh grade world history class that spends some time exploring Islam. At some point, the students

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  • Why Teens Rarely Babysit Anymore

    Why Teens Rarely Babysit Anymore0

    I was out for a walk a while back when I stopped to chat with a neighbor. Neither of us knew each other very well, having only had a few conversations on subjects such as the weather, the overbearing city council, and her cute, grade-school-age twin boys. It was likely because of this slight acquaintance

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