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  • The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marvel

    The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marvel0

    This past summer, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” quietly became the biggest box-office success in U.S. history, grossing even more in ticket sales than “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” I’m not surprised. This statistic teaches us (and hopefully Hollywood) the importance of choosing storytelling over agenda-peddling. It’s not that “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is the best

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  • Every ‘Ought’ Is Derived From an ‘Is’

    Every ‘Ought’ Is Derived From an ‘Is’0

    One question that always baffled me in the history of ethics was the rejection of inherent final cause or purpose, also known as teleology. If you have a long and productive discussion with anyone about a disagreement in ethics, it will likely boil down to this principle. Historically, humans took for granted the premise that

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  • The Life-Changing Power of Great Fiction

    The Life-Changing Power of Great Fiction0

    Recently I did something I haven’t done since childhood – if then. On Oct. 2, I finished reading a novel. On Oct. 3, I started reading the book again, completing this second reading six days later. I never read for hours at a time, but only during breaks from work and my routine. The first

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  • Stay Married, Even If You’re Unhappy

    Stay Married, Even If You’re Unhappy1

    “Stay married for the kids,” they say. That’s decent enough advice, but couples going through a tough time in their marriage should also know that they should stay together for themselves. Most of the time, a couple that sticks it out through a really rough patch in marriage will be happier in the long run

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  • Books, Boys, and Heroes

    Books, Boys, and Heroes0

    My previous article, “Stories About Real Heroes Can Help Make Heroic Boys,” drew readers’ attention to the good that comes through exposing boys to literature and history featuring flesh-and-blood heroes. Superheroes have a place in the imagination of the young, but sooner or later, boys realize that the only superpowers in real life are those

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  • A Fashion Designer’s 7 Tips for Choosing Homecoming Dresses (or Any Outfit)

    A Fashion Designer’s 7 Tips for Choosing Homecoming Dresses (or Any Outfit)0

    There’s an online debate that surfaces around this time every year, namely, what qualifies as an acceptable homecoming dress. This year is no different, with writer Bethany Mandel kicking off the conversation with the following post on X: I could weigh into this debate with my own thoughts, for I certainly have them, but we

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