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Honoring American Exceptionalism and an Exceptional American, Charles Krauthammer 0
- July 5, 2018
Amid all the pomp and parades, the fireworks and other illuminations, the hot dogs and the ice cream, the home runs and the World Cup goals, let us be sure to pause on this Fourth of July holiday and say with grateful hearts and proud voices, “Happy birthday, America!” This land—our land—is 242 years young
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Les Miserables: What Permit Patty’s Outburst Can Teach Us About Mercy 0
- Culture
- July 5, 2018
Meet Permit Patty (real name: Allison Ettel), the allegedly racist and anti-entrepreneur terror of the streets. She was recently recorded calling the cops on an 8-year old. Within hours, Permit Patty’s face was all over the internet. She admitted that she’d reacted badly, but contented her action had nothing to do with race or what
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Mexico Begins Its Own Trek to Hell 0
- Culture
- July 5, 2018
All Latin-Americans at some point ask themselves: Why is no Latin American country as well-developed as the United States? The answer is probably not related to our weather or a lesser disposition to work, as many have tried to claim. The answer is probably simpler: A socialist culture and a strong attachment to the left. Venezuela,
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Is the Inability to ‘Adult’ Driving the Teen Summer Job Decline?0
- Culture
- July 5, 2018
I’ve come into contact with various contractors in recent weeks. These contractors have a few things in common. First, they are swamped with work. Second, they have a terrible time finding capable and reliable workers to do the job. I thought of the plight of these contractors when I saw a new report from Pew
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Just 18% of Universities Require Students to Take an American History Course to Graduate 0
- Culture
- July 5, 2018
Though college leaders constantly remind the public about the value of a college degree, graduates sometimes leave without important knowledge. As Americans celebrate the 4th of July holiday, it’s a good time to reflect on just how little college students know about the Declaration of Independence and American history. The data are depressing. A 2016 report from the
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The Minnesota First at the Battle of Gettysburg: Putting Lincoln’s Words into Perspective 0
- History
- July 3, 2018
On July 3rd, 1863, Union troops won the Battle of Gettysburg. Considered to be a turning point of the war, Gettysburg was the deadliest Civil War battle, not only in terms of civilian soldiers, but Generals as well. The three days of fighting were filled with devastation, tragedy, courage, and heroism. There were many points
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