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3 Things You Need to be Friends with People You Disagree With 0
- Culture
- July 27, 2018
I spent the past weekend relaxing with old friends. While it was a busy weekend, we had plenty of time to catch up. Over the course of the weekend, we discovered how much we have changed in just a few years. We live very different lives and hold very different—I would even say opposing—views on
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Why Does the Battery in My iPhone Drain So Fast?0
- Science
- July 26, 2018
Why do batteries die? And, why can they only be recharged so many times before they won’t hold a useful amount of charge? My young son asked me about that years ago when his battery-powered toy car stopped moving, wondering about what he called an “everlasting battery.” And this same question has probably crossed the
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Want More Women in Technical Fields? Get the Government Out of the Way.0
- Culture
- July 26, 2018
A while back, a friend of mine was telling me how he had spent a fair amount of time doing some mechanical work on his car. Hearing this, I made a comment about how nice it was that he could pass this knowledge on to his sons. He smiled and said, “You know the funny
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The Separation of Church and State: It’s Biblical 0
- Culture
- July 26, 2018
When discussing the history of the West and exploring the ideas and philosophies that led up to the creation of the Magna Carta and the U.S constitution, eventually the religion of Christianity must be brought forward in the discussion. Why? Well, despite the many sins of Christians (and there are many), Christianity is the first major religion that, at its founding,
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Border Walls Many Americans Don’t Know Exist 0
- International
- July 26, 2018
With all the talk about Trump and his immigration policies, there seems to be a mentality that building a literal wall at a nation’s border is a novel idea. It really isn’t. Throughout history, and especially in recent years, there has been an uptick in nations that are strengthening security along their borders. In the past
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Campaign Platform Explains Her Primary Victory 0
- Economics
- July 26, 2018
After pulling off a major upset in the Democratic Primary for New York’s 14th congressional district, 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is now being touted as the new face of the Democratic Party. Ocasio’s victory has rejuvenated the Democratic Party and liberals nationwide. For many on the Left, Ocasio’s recent victory is a breath of fresh air after putting up
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