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Conservatism & the Politicization of Culture 0
- Culture
- July 26, 2017
There is an aspect to the conservative abandonment of culture I find distressing: the increasing politicization within the conservative movement. I have witnessed a movement which began with the insights of thinkers like Russell Kirk into the primacy of imaginative vision, or what Richard Weaver called “the metaphysical dream,” turn into a highly politicized phenomenon
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The Best Jokes of the Week on Twitter 0
- July 26, 2017
Twitter’s reputation for snark and sarcasm is well-earned, but, happily, there are genuine instances of wit, too. Enjoy! “#tbt when mom was a little much” – Instagram post, 2046 pic.twitter.com/r8edvwtgKf — Josh Patten (@thejoshpatten) July 14, 2017 I don’t get dressed up to go on dates but I did just smooth out
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A philosopher argues why no one has the right to refuse services to LGBT people 0
- Culture
- July 26, 2017
Ever since the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that gay people have the right to marry, those upset by this ruling have shifted their strategy from denying the right to limiting its enforcement. Even if gay people have a right to marry, they argue, people also have the liberty to practice their religion as they
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Why You Should Never Argue Balls and Strikes (in Baseball or Life)0
- Culture
- July 26, 2017
At times, watching baseball is tedious. The pitcher steps off the mound. The hitter steps out of the box. The catcher runs out to talk to the pitcher, and the game drags on. Average game time has stretched to over 3 hours, and there seems to be no rhythm to the game. Then there are
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I Was Once Transgender. Why I Think Trump Made the Right Decision for the Military.0
- Culture
- July 26, 2017
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump tweeted that he wouldn’t allow transgender individuals to serve in the military: After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow…… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017 ….Transgender individuals to serve in any
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Communist Clubs Are Sprouting Up in U.S. High Schools Again 0
- Culture
- July 26, 2017
Students at Edina High School in Minnesota say they received an unusual invitation over the loudspeakers on a cold January morning earlier this year. The announcement was not related to a school play, a pledge drive, or a bake sale. Rather, it was an invitation to join the school’s newly-created student-led group: the Young Marxists
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