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‘Preaching to the Choir’: A New Theory on Why American Politics are So Polarized 0
- Culture
- June 16, 2017
There is an enormous body of research out there that explores why modern American politics are so polarized. It’s also a question many Americans are asking. (The question comes up second on Google if one types in “Why is American politics…”.) There are many good theories out there. Bill Bishop’s “big sort” hypothesis suggests Americans
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Indiana Univ. Scholar Explains How Awesome Sharia Law Is 0
- Culture
- June 16, 2017
My knowledge of Sharia Law is modest. So when I came across an article on The Conversation—“What Sharia law means: Five questions answered”—written by Indiana University professor Asma Afsaruddin, I decided to learn a little more about it. I’m glad I did this, because apparently a lot of my assumptions on Sharia Law were
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Tolkien’s Fatherly Advice to His Son on Sex 0
- Culture
- June 16, 2017
J.R.R. Tolkien is known today for best-selling novels in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. But all of Tolkien’s time was not spent dreaming up tales of Middle-Earth. In fact, he was creating a more realistic story through the life he lived with his wife and four children: John, Michael, Christopher, and
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Charles Murray: Violent Middlebury Protesters Should Be Suspended or Expelled 0
- Culture
- June 16, 2017
When Dr. Charles Murray went to give a speech at Middlebury College at the beginning of March, he was met by a large crowd of student protesters and angry community members, some wearing black ski masks. Murray was unable to give his speech at the venue due to the protests and was forced to broadcast
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‘Deadbeat Dad’ Stigma Should Be Brought Back 0
- Culture
- June 16, 2017
“Deadbeat Dads”—absent fathers who don’t provide financial support for their children—are one of the most significant factors contributing to child poverty in America. So why do some single women have children outside of marriage when they know they will receive little to no support from the child’s father? A 2014 study from the University of Georgia and
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Univ. of Chicago Prez: Rejecting Free Speech Diminishes Education Quality 0
- Culture
- June 16, 2017
Late last summer, the University of Chicago made waves when its Dean of Students announced to incoming freshmen that the institution would not be a purveyor of trendy safe spaces. Instead, it sought to continue its quest for “rigorous debate, discussion, and even disagreement.” Apparently, the University of Chicago is not backing down on its
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‘Preaching to the Choir’: A New Theory on Why American Politics are So Polarized 0