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Defining Social Justice 0
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- September 4, 2015
Social Justice — although this little phrase glibly slips off the tongue of many an individual, its ambiguity and explosive political nature can often cause profound confusion about the concept’s true meaning. Indeed, as one commentator put it, the concept of social justice “is allowed to float in the air as if everyone will recognize
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Courage, Bravery, Fortitude 0
- September 4, 2015
“Fortitude” is a five-dollar word used to describe a virtue more simply known as “courage” or “bravery.” It is one of the four cardinal virtues along with prudence, justice, and temperance. In particular, fortitude along with temperance helps one to conquer the obstacles to doing the good with prudence and justice. According to Aristotle, one possesses the virtue
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The Tragedy of the Commons 0
- September 3, 2015
In 1832, the British political economist William Forster Lloyd observed that cattle grazing on common land tended to be scrawnier than those raised in private enclosures. The “commons,” Lloyd realized, were threatened by people’s private interests and unwillingness to maintain the grass enclosure the way they would their private property. Using Lloyd’s concern about the “tragedy of
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One Cool Speech You Should Know 0
- September 3, 2015
On June 4, 1940, the outlook was bleak for Great Britain in its battle against Nazi Germany. By then the Nazis had already subjugated or conquered Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and most of France. The British Expeditionary Force was forced to flee the continent at Dunkirk. America was not in the war.
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National Debt: We’re Probably Screwed 0
- September 3, 2015
According to the United States Treasury, the total national debt is $18.2 trillion. The annual, average interest rate on the debt as of July of 2015 is 2.3%, down from 2.4% in July of 2014. Here’s why that’s a problem. Low interest rates mean low carrying costs for debt. If the interest rate is 10%,
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Is the Lack of Playtime Preventing Childhood Development?0
- September 3, 2015
Hey, did you hear about the preschool that has its students doing fractions by the time they enter kindergarten? If not, good, because it’s not true… at least, I hope not. To be honest, such a scenario doesn’t seem so far-fetched given our drive to plunge children into academics as soon as they can sit
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A Warning to Vegans 0
- September 3, 2015
This sign was found in a French-ish restaurant in St. Paul called Salut. The veracity of the story cannot be confirmed, but it seems like a good warning to our vegan friends: never try steak. For those who can’t zoom in, the poster reads: “One of France’s leading Marxist vegans, Prof. Jacqueline Demachelier contended that
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Why Is Everyone’s Stomach Hurting?1
- September 2, 2015
Food sensitivities abound, the colonoscopy business is thriving, and your buddy just gave up beer because it gives him abdominal pain. Seriously, what’s going on?!? The increased incidence of allergies and food sensitivities is mainly confined to industrialized countries. According to the CDC, “food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that
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The Overused “Teacher Bashing” Defense 0
- September 2, 2015
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