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No, slavery didn’t build America.0
- Culture
- March 2, 2016
The issue of slavery in the United States was ultimately decided by the Civil War (1861-1865). It was a showdown between the free North and the slave South, amongst other things. It was also one of the first “total wars” seen by the West in a very long time. As Warfare in the Western World:
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Now Schools are Testing Students on Their Emotional Skills?!?0
- Education
- March 1, 2016
Since there haven’t been enough problems already with testing in schools, schools in California will begin testing students’ “social-emotional skills” this year, says the New York Times. National and international standardized tests are moving toward the same practice. According to the article, the social-emotional skills schools are looking for are things like joy, “grit” (a
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The Problem with Moral Relativism 0
- March 1, 2016
Whether you realize it or not, you probably adhere to a particular moral theory. If you formally studied ethics in college or later, chances are you know what your moral theory is. But even if you didn’t, it’s useful to bring your moral theory to full light so that it can be honestly considered and
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Dr. Seuss’ Advice for ‘Super Tuesday’ Voters 0
- Culture
- March 1, 2016
It’s Super Tuesday! A day in which over 10 states cast their primary or caucus votes for the 2016 presidential campaigns. While some barbs are thrown at the opposite party, most of the fighting is internal. And like a fight at a family reunion its deeply personal and bound to leaving lasting wounds and broken
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Are Zero-Tolerance Policies Hurting the Good Kids?0
- Culture
- March 1, 2016
After tragic events such as the shootings at Columbine, Newtown, and other schools, education officials are understandably anxious to prevent more cases such as these. For that reason, many schools have tightened bans against weapons, violence, and other questionable behaviors. But do these bans sometimes go overboard and actually hurt kids who are good students,
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Sorry… But People Can’t Help ‘Judging’0
- March 1, 2016
One of the seemingly highest values of modern society is summarized in the phrase, “Don’t judge.” The phrase is often used today as an attempt to silence those who openly express disapproval for a certain belief or practice. Of course, this use of the phrase “Don’t judge” does have provenance in the Western, Christian tradition.
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