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  • America Is Sliding Toward Socialism – But Here’s How We Can Stop It

    America Is Sliding Toward Socialism – But Here’s How We Can Stop It0

    At a conference last June, a fellow attendee turned to me and began talking about Zohran Mamdani’s recent primary win in the New York City mayoral race. An economics enthusiast, this individual was aghast that a socialist like Mamdani would likely win such a prominent American political office. I, on the other hand, approached the

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  • Reimagining an American in an Anti-American America

    Reimagining an American in an Anti-American America0

    “Enemy-occupied territory – that is what this world is,” wrote C. S. Lewis in “Mere Christianity.” “Christianity is the story of how the rightful King has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign of sabotage,” he continued. One needn’t be a Christian to

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  • The Rudderless Moment in American Politics

    The Rudderless Moment in American Politics0

    “The modern Democratic Party increasingly resembles a coalition without a commanding general,” argue Jesse Arm and Danielle Shapiro, writing for the Manhattan Institute’s “City Journal.” The party’s elected officials, donors, unions, advocacy groups, activist networks, and online influencers often pull in different directions, with no leader possessing the authority or willingness to impose discipline. As a result, candidates

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  • I Grew up Without a TV. Here’s What I Appreciated.

    I Grew up Without a TV. Here’s What I Appreciated.0

    Twice, in all my childhood, a TV entered our house. The first time was during the 2012 Summer Olympics. We’d borrowed an old screen from a friend – one of those boxy 13-inch TVs (the kind that, minus the off-screen dials, you might see Calvin watching in “Calvin and Hobbes”). My family propped the clunky device

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  • Fatherhood Is What You Make It

    Fatherhood Is What You Make It0

    Only a dad with a tired face, Coming home from the daily race, Bringing little of gold or fame To show how well he has played the game; But glad in his heart that his own rejoice To see him come and to hear his voice. Only a dad but he gives his all To

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  • Faith of Our Father-Wounds

    Faith of Our Father-Wounds0

    Two of today’s top shows – “Invincible” and “The Boys” – happen to be superhero-themed, derived from graphic novels, and produced by Amazon studios. They also are both uncomfortably centered around various daddy issues, as the following look at each demonstrates. Invincible In this coming-of-age tale, Mark Grayson, son of Superman-type hero Omni-Man, is making

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