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  • Why Are Feminists Secretly Attracted to Chivalrous Men?

    Why Are Feminists Secretly Attracted to Chivalrous Men?0

    I recently ran across an article from The Conversation discussing the issue of “benevolent sexism.” For those feeling a bit foggy about the term “benevolent sexism,” please know you’re not alone. As I read on, I discovered that I knew the definition, but simply didn’t recognize it under its modern clinical garb. From what I can

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  • Why Lying in Bed Can Be a Good Thing

    Why Lying in Bed Can Be a Good Thing0

    • October 2, 2018

    One of G. K. Chesterton’s most profound essays is simply titled “On Lying in Bed.” It begins in an odd and amusing way: “Lying in bed would be an altogether perfect and supreme experience if only one had a coloured pencil long enough to draw pictures on the ceiling.” Huh? Lolling about in bed isn’t

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  • How the Myth of the ‘Robber Barons’ Began—and Why It Persists

    How the Myth of the ‘Robber Barons’ Began—and Why It Persists2

    Capitalism Worked, but We Were Told It Didn’t We study history to learn from it. If we can discover what worked and what didn’t work, we can use this knowledge wisely to create a better future. Studying the triumph of American industry, for example, is important because it is the story of how the United

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  • A Tale of Two Countries

    A Tale of Two Countries0

    What else is there to say about the Brett Kavanaugh controversy? His testimony has been poured over, analyzed, compared with earlier statements, and subjected to Talmudic (or is it Jesuitical?) exegesis of slang from his high school yearbook. Last week, Kavanaugh and his chief accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, each testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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  • Why Marriage Needs Strong Community to Survive

    Why Marriage Needs Strong Community to Survive0

    What is marriage for? As cohabitation and singleness are on the rise, we increasingly struggle to answer that question. In 2010, 39 percent of Americans said they believed marriage was becoming obsolete. Those who do marry often cite“love” and “companionship” as their primary reasons for doing so—but why go through all the work to plan an expensive wedding when cohabitation no longer

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  • Would the US be Happy Doing Things the ‘Swedish Way’?

    Would the US be Happy Doing Things the ‘Swedish Way’?0

    Sweden has traditionally been portrayed in the US political debate as the epitome of democratic socialism: a country where the benevolent hand of government has managed to create a sustainable and generous welfare state funded by a progressive taxation system in which high-income earners pay their fair share; a country where the government provides basic services

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