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Blog 3 Columns

  • The American Consensus on ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Has Broken—Finally

    The American Consensus on ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Has Broken—Finally2

    Even though “gender-affirming care” for minors has been rejected—or, at the least, viewed with skepticism—in the U.K., France, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, every major American medical association promoted it. Until now. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has finally stepped up to challenge the consensus. In July, the Manhattan Institute’s Leor Sapir spoke with

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  • Why Are We Sending Our Tax Dollars to the Taliban?

    Why Are We Sending Our Tax Dollars to the Taliban?4

    Last month marked the three-year anniversary of the deaths of 13 U.S. service members as the U.S finished its undignified withdrawal from Afghanistan after two decades of war. On August 26th, 2021, two suicide bombers attacked the gates of the Kabul airport, killing 13 and wounding another 18 U.S. Servicemen and women, as well as

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  • Governments Had a Major Role in Sustaining Slavery

    Governments Had a Major Role in Sustaining Slavery0

    Given America’s history with slavery and eventual emancipation, especially the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment, the average person might be left with the impression that slavery was only ended thanks to the efforts of a powerful nation-state. In fact, one might even go as far as to assume that slavery could only be brought

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  • How to Get Through an Election Without Losing Your Mind

    How to Get Through an Election Without Losing Your Mind3

    Elections are contentious times and generally marked by surprises and constant political rhetoric. And this year seems to be worse than most! With the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and President Biden’s dropping out, this election year has been something to behold. With the election in our country drawing nearer, what can we

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  • How Progressives vs. Conservatives See Culture

    How Progressives vs. Conservatives See Culture2

    Conservatives and progressives would likely agree that modern American culture is “problematic.” However, they would do so for very different reasons—reasons that highlight the foundational differences between these two worldviews. When American progressives criticize American culture, they tend to follow a familiar pattern: By establishing norms, our culture subtly oppresses those who don’t fit in.

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  • The Ten Points of Tolkien’s Politics

    The Ten Points of Tolkien’s Politics4

    As a person who has read and written about J.R.R. Tolkien for decades, I am often asked about his political views. In a sense, this is a funny question, as Tolkien really despised most politics. In fact, he really thought of himself as very anti-political. His few statements on the matter reveal just how unpolitical

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