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  • Five Lesser Known Financial Crises of the 20th Century

    Five Lesser Known Financial Crises of the 20th Century0

    A decade has passed since the collapse of the Lehmann Brothers investment bank, triggering the worst recession since the stock market collapse of 1929. But between the 1930s and 2008, the world experienced several economic downturns, some of which had a long-lasting impact on the affected countries. Here are five less well-known crises that shaped the Twentieth

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  • Do Participation Trophies Actually Make Kids Worse Off?

    Do Participation Trophies Actually Make Kids Worse Off?0

    Like many young adults my age, I received a fair number of participation certificates, ribbons, medals, and trophies growing up. Arguably, the “accomplishments” that earned those awards were not always impressive. For example, I participated in pine wood derby races, and more often than not, was quite content to let someone else do the bulk

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  • ‘Treason’ Is Now a Popular Word – Here’s What It Really Means

    ‘Treason’ Is Now a Popular Word – Here’s What It Really Means0

    In the furor over the anonymous New York Times op-ed by a Trump administration “senior official,” the word “treason” has been used by a variety of people. President Trump tweeted “TREASON?” in an apparent reference to the op-ed’s author. Trump’s supporters have likewise used the word in attacks on the author – and the newspaper

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  • Seven Ways Men Are No Longer the ‘Privileged’ Sex

    Seven Ways Men Are No Longer the ‘Privileged’ Sex0

    If the twenty-first century could be summarized with a few key words, “equality” and “social justice” would likely reign supreme. And why not? Who doesn’t like the idea of being treated fairly and with dignity? But while our talk and promotion of equality, justice, and other buzzwords sounds wonderful, are we really any better at

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  • Do Transgender Women Have A Right To Gestation?

    Do Transgender Women Have A Right To Gestation?0

    Successful womb transplants have given birth (sorry!) to the notion that transgender women or even cisgender men could bear children. It sounds like the scenario of a bad comedy – blokes with bulging biceps raiding the fridge for pickles and ice cream as they massage their baby bump. Ooops, I forgot: Arnie got there first.

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  • Denver’s Anti-‘Lunch Shaming’ Initiative Increased Debt By 2,400%

    Denver’s Anti-‘Lunch Shaming’ Initiative Increased Debt By 2,400%0

    A year ago, Denver Public Schools put an end to “lunch shaming.” No longer would students have the stigma of receiving a sticker reminding them to pay if they had not settled an outstanding lunch bill.  Denver promised that all children would receive lunches whether they paid for the lunch or not.  The price tag

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