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  • At the Mercy of Palliative Care

    At the Mercy of Palliative Care2

    I stood in the elevator waiting for it to reach its destination and reflected on the tumultuous journey leading to my father being admitted to palliative care. Although we all die, the recent weeks brought this reality sharply into focus. Death is everyone’s final destination, but it is almost taboo to discuss. Indeed, most people

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  • Make America Healthy Again?

    Make America Healthy Again?2

    Nearly 50 percent of American children and almost three-quarters of adult Americans are obese or overweight. Forty percent of 18-year-olds have a diagnosed mental health issue. Autism incidence has risen from 1 in 150 to 1 in 36 since 2000—in California it is 1 in 22. Americans aren’t just sick. They’re being destroyed. That’s the

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  • Not Every Child Needs a Diagnosis (And What To Do Instead)

    Not Every Child Needs a Diagnosis (And What To Do Instead)5

    I recently had the opportunity to attend a homeschool resource fair at a small local school for the arts in my hometown. Every classroom and corridor was filled with tables covered in information about homeschool co-ops, clubs, private classes and teachers. Everything from ballet to robotics, art, woodworking, and every conceivable academic approach were represented

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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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