President Trump hosted a televised naturalization ceremony at the White House, aired during the Republication National Convention. “You’ve earned the most prized, treasured, cherished, and priceless possession anywhere in the world,” he told the five new United States citizens. “It’s called American citizenship.” Prized? Perhaps. But maybe not priceless. A record number of Americans are
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A dear friend recently presented me with a conundrum that many are dealing with. Concerned not only for her own health, but for the health of others in her immediate circle, she hopes to vote by absentee ballot to limit her exposure to new people. My friend lives in Minnesota, where she has a dizzying
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Mealtimes with kids can be one of the most frustrating parts of a parent’s day. It’s upsetting to cook up a healthy, delicious meal only to have your children reject it. I have three small children. The older two would happily survive on chocolate milk if I let them, so I know first-hand how frustrating
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California is proving it’s more authoritarian than ever. As many other states have reopened in stages, California officials have opened the Golden State, too – except they repeatedly seem to be applying different guidelines for reopening businesses, schools, and houses of worship. The examples are numerous. Private schools are not allowed to open, per Gov.
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One of Jesus Christ’s most well-known sayings comes from the Gospel of Matthew: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves.” Sadly, that warning became highly relevant last Sunday, when Fr. Kenneth Boller, pastor of the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City, asked that
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“You don’t need a mask.” “Everyone needs to wear a mask.” “Asymptomatic spreaders are the real problem.” “No wait, it doesn’t look like asymptomatic carriers are spreading it.” “Coronavirus will spread at protests… unless they’re protests over the death of George Floyd.” Expert advice has ping-ponged on COVID-19 like a bead in a pinball machine.
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