Like many young adults my age, I received a fair number of participation certificates, ribbons, medals, and trophies growing up. Arguably, the “accomplishments” that earned those awards were not always impressive. For example, I participated in pine wood derby races, and more often than not, was quite content to let someone else do the bulk
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In the furor over the anonymous New York Times op-ed by a Trump administration “senior official,” the word “treason” has been used by a variety of people. President Trump tweeted “TREASON?” in an apparent reference to the op-ed’s author. Trump’s supporters have likewise used the word in attacks on the author – and the newspaper
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If the twenty-first century could be summarized with a few key words, “equality” and “social justice” would likely reign supreme. And why not? Who doesn’t like the idea of being treated fairly and with dignity? But while our talk and promotion of equality, justice, and other buzzwords sounds wonderful, are we really any better at
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Successful womb transplants have given birth (sorry!) to the notion that transgender women or even cisgender men could bear children. It sounds like the scenario of a bad comedy – blokes with bulging biceps raiding the fridge for pickles and ice cream as they massage their baby bump. Ooops, I forgot: Arnie got there first.
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A year ago, Denver Public Schools put an end to “lunch shaming.” No longer would students have the stigma of receiving a sticker reminding them to pay if they had not settled an outstanding lunch bill. Denver promised that all children would receive lunches whether they paid for the lunch or not. The price tag
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The next generation of Texans may not care to “remember the Alamo” after a recent decision by the Texas State Board of Education. The Battle of the Alamo, which occurred during the Texas Revolution of the 1830s, is one of the most famed military actions in Texas and American history. Just a few hundred Alamo
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