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Why Are Women Proposing to Their Boyfriends?0
- Culture
- December 20, 2019
The world would be a much better place if men would step back and let women take the lead. At least, that’s what former president Barack Obama thinks. Speaking at an event in Singapore, Obama said, Now women, I just want you to know; you are not perfect, but what I can say pretty indisputably is
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Why Are so Few People Born on Christmas and Other Holidays?0
- Culture
- December 20, 2019
Christmas and New Year’s are days of celebration in many parts of the world when people gather with family and friends. One thing many typically don’t celebrate on those days is a birthday. That’s because Dec. 25 is the least popular day in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand to give birth. In England, Wales
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The Five Most Hyperbolic Impeachment Moments0
- Politics
- December 20, 2019
The House impeachment debate and subsequent vote in favor of ousting President Trump Wednesday were historic, Congress wants you to know. Wednesday is of such monumental import, we will all talk about this in the years to come to our children and our grandchildren. We will know where we were the day Congress voted to impeach Donald
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The 10 Worst State Laws Proposed and Passed in 20190
- December 20, 2019
In April, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, proposed banning the popular video game “Fortnite,” saying it was irresponsible to allow kids to play it. “The game shouldn’t be allowed,” said the former bad boy prince. “It’s created to addict. An addiction to keep you in front of a computer for as long as possible.
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My Letter To Greta: Some Questions and a Piece of Advice0
- Politics
- December 20, 2019
Dear Greta Thunberg, Congratulations on making the cover of Time and being named “Person of the Year.” That’s quite an achievement for a person your age. Though I had followed you online by reading a few articles, the Time honor led me to look more deeply into your background. That investigation left me with some
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Three Democrats Defect as House Votes to Impeach Trump0
- Politics
- December 19, 2019
The Democrat-controlled House voted Wednesday night to approve two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after about 10 hours of debate. In two historic votes largely along party lines, the House charged Trump with abusing his power by a vote of 229 to 197 and obstructing Congress by a vote of 228 to 198.
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The Electoral College Is No Laughing Matter0
- Politics
- December 19, 2019
“Saturday Night Live” last weekend took a jab at the Electoral College, suggesting it exists as a way to thwart the popular will of the people. The skit featured a snowman who shows viewers three American households in California, South Carolina, and Georgia debating the impeachment of Donald Trump. It ends with the snowman declaring their debates
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Millennials Are Finding Religion, but Not at Church0
- Culture
- December 19, 2019
Millennials approach religion differently than their forebears. They are more likely to be “nones,” less likely to frequent religious institutions or adhere to a particular faith. Some have wondered whether Millennials’ views on religion might change with age, as many of them have taken longer to hit other life milestones, such as getting married, having
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J. K. Rowling Isn’t Feminist Enough for Trans Activists0
- December 19, 2019
Here’s a new acronym for everyone to learn: TERF. This stands for “trans-exclusionary radical feminist,” which appears to be a feminist who doesn’t conform to transgender advocates’ views of what a feminist ought to be, specifically regarding the issue of transgender rights. The term does seem to invite some problems. Hordes of Twitters user and
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