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  • Seven Simple Proposals to Fix Our Broken Elections

    Seven Simple Proposals to Fix Our Broken Elections0

    Joe Biden may have declared victory, but whether he or Donald Trump officially wins the presidency may remain undetermined for weeks, even months, and even then we may see the election brought before the Supreme Court. Who knows? What we do know is that this election has delivered a mess not seen since 2000, when

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  • Seven Rules for Getting Along With Those You Live With

    Seven Rules for Getting Along With Those You Live With4

    Some friends of mine recently sent their oldest son to college. In the bustle of moving into the dorm, meeting new friends, and conversing with old ones, the father took a moment to impart some wisdom to his son. He exhorted him to remember that he was now swimming in multiple spheres of influence and needed

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  • Seven Reasons to Oppose Red Flag Guns Laws

    Seven Reasons to Oppose Red Flag Guns Laws0

    The Associated Press reports Congress is seriously considering red flag gun laws. These laws, also called “extreme risk protection orders,” allow courts to issue orders allowing law enforcement to seize firearms from people who’ve committed no crime but are believed to be a danger to themselves or others. President Trump has signaled his backing of

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  • Seven Reasons People No Longer Want to be Teachers

    Seven Reasons People No Longer Want to be Teachers0

    The oldest profession – teaching – is no longer attractive. The Queensland Deans of Education revealed there have been alarming drops in first preference applications for this year’s teacher preparation courses. Queensland has experienced an overall 26 percent drop. Most alarmingly, UQ reported a 44 percent plunge. QUT saw a 19 percent drop. These figures

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  • Seven Quotes That Reveal the Racist Origins of Minimum Wage Laws

    Seven Quotes That Reveal the Racist Origins of Minimum Wage Laws0

    Minimum wage laws are suddenly vogue. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 18 states began 2019 with a new minimum wage. Three states have since passed legislation to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a wage floor the House of Representatives is seeking to make the law of the land. The

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  • Seven Quick Facts on Vocational Education

    Seven Quick Facts on Vocational Education1

    It used to be that those who pursued vocational education either in high school or postsecondary education were considered the “dumb students.” Such a mentality, however, appears to be fading from view, particularly as high college costs make those holding vocational degrees – with little to no debt involved – look ever more brilliant. But

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