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Leave Dr. Seuss for Dead0
- Culture
- March 11, 2021
One of the most prominent children’s book authors of the 20th century, Dr. Seuss, suffered a double blow to his legacy this month. His estate said they would no longer publish six of his children’s books that contained depictions of Africans and Asians that are “hurtful and wrong.” The Biden administration followed by unceremoniously dumping all of
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Is a Cold War II with China Inevitable?0
- International
- March 11, 2021
Today, the four premier leaders of The Quad—the U.S., Australia, India, and Japan—conduct their first summit, by teleconference. The Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is an informal strategy forum of the major Indo-Pacific democracies that some wish to see evolve into an Asian NATO to contain China, as NATO contained the Soviet Union for 40
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Before Shakespeare There Was Chaucer0
- History
- March 11, 2021
Before William Shakespeare there was Geoffrey Chaucer. The Bard borrowed at least one of his plots from his predecessor (“The Two Noble Kinsmen,” was based on the “Knight’s Tale”). Both English greats were, it could be said, refashioning Homer’s Shield of Achilles as they painted elaborate portraits of their entire societies, from the lowliest corners to
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Tackling Chores, Teaching Humility1
- Culture
- March 10, 2021
Years ago, one of my little sister’s least favorite jobs was sweeping the kitchen floor. Although the kitchen was small, the chore would take her forever, and she would often sit there amidst the scattered chairs, broom in one direction, dustpan in another, particles of dust and crumbs trickling into an attempted pile. Suddenly, however,
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COVID Hypocrisy at the White House0
- Politics
- March 10, 2021
Biden administration health official Rochelle Walensky announced Monday that vaccinated Americans can visit with others who are vaccinated in small groups at home. But when Walensky was asked about visiting grandchildren, she said no, unless the kids are local. Even vaccinated people must avoid traveling. “Every time there’s a surge in travel, we have a
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Books and Those Who Read Them Are the Real Endangered Species1
- Culture
- March 10, 2021
In the February 2021 issue of Chronicles: A Magazine of American Culture, Professor Mark Brennan declares, “My students look at me in amazement when I tell them I read 8 to 10 hours per day. I look at them in amazement when they tell me they play video games 16 hours straight.” Brennan then went on
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The Emerging Existential Crisis at the Border0
- Politics
- March 9, 2021
During a Democratic debate in 2020, the candidates were asked if their health care plans would cover “undocumented immigrants.” Each raised his or her hand, including front-runner Joe Biden. From that stage, the message went forth: If the Democrats win this election, then it is amnesty for all and open borders in America. The message was
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Sorting Through the Confused Theology of Star Wars0
- Culture
- March 9, 2021
“Well, I think there is a God. No question. What that God is, or what we know about that God I’m not sure.” –George Lucas The Star Wars film saga is an American classic, long beloved by young and old. One of the series’ most recent spin-off hits is The Mandalorian, a story in which Din Djarin (“Mando”) tries
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An Unleashed Feminine Mystique Is Destroying Higher Education2
- Education
- March 9, 2021
The general feminization of Western society has had many negative effects, not least of which is the poisoning of intellectual discourse. Research shows that men tend to act as warriors, who emphasize winning and proving points; women tend to be empathetic, and place far greater value on people’s feelings. But feelings have no business in
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