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How the Supreme Court Avoided a Disaster with the Trump Travel Ban 0
- Culture
- July 10, 2018
Coming close to the end of its term, and not long before the announcement of Justice Kennedy’s retirement, the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of President Trump’s travel ban, Trump v. Hawaii, has all-but been eclipsed. But the Court’s constitutional ruling was exceptionally important and deserves closer attention. The Court’s narrow majority staved off a
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Giving Your Baby Solid Food Early Won’t Help Them Sleep Better 0
- Family
- July 10, 2018
New research claims that giving babies solid foods at just three months old will help them sleep. Though this may sound appealing to exhausted new parents, unfortunately there is a large gulf between the headlines and the data. Much of the published evidence in this area actually shows the opposite, that what a baby eats
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8 Things to Know About Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh 0
- Politics
- July 10, 2018
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in a prime-time announcement Monday night. If confirmed by the Senate, Kavanaugh would replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy to give the court a likely solid 5-4 conservative majority. “Throughout legal circles, he is considered a judge’s judge, a true thought leader among his peers,”
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3 Ways to Have a Good Argument 1
- Culture
- July 10, 2018
The Virus There is a virus going around in our culture these days. It’s the virus of bad argumentation. Disagreeing with someone is an art, and we have forgotten how to do it well. If you’ve been on YouTube lately, you may have seen the now famous interview between Cathy Newman and Jordan Peterson. Cathy
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Why It’s Okay That the Constitution Isn’t Perfect 0
- History
- July 9, 2018
In the current political climate, it’s not that unusual to hear the American Constitution maligned. Despite this fact, I was still surprised to hear the Constitution referred to in an article as a “janky” and “antiquated” document which is “falling apart before our very eyes.” No one would assert that the Constitution is perfect. Not even the founders
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Why are Men So Reluctant to Commit to Marriage?0
- Culture
- July 9, 2018
I recently sat down with a group of college-age students to watch a documentary called “The Dating Project.” Before starting, there was a hint of healthy skepticism running through the room, covered up by wisecracks about the best pick-up lines from various backgrounds and traditions. But after watching, the students thoughtfully sat back, recognizing and
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The Supreme Court Has Destroyed the Principle of the “Consent of the Governed”0
- History
- July 9, 2018
As Americans celebrated the 242nd anniversary of their secession from Great Britain, references to the Declaration of Independence ratified on July 4, 1776 were many. But while the left reminded us “all men are created equal” and the right reminded us that all inalienable rights come from our Creator, far too little attention was
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Is Japan’s Royal Family Going Extinct?0
- Culture
- July 9, 2018
The Japanese Imperial Household Agency recently announced the forthcoming engagement of Princess Ayako, granddaughter of Emperor Akihito. Amidst the excitement of the engagement to Kei Moriya, she must also prepare to relinquish her status as a member of the Imperial family. Under Imperial Household Law, any female member of the royal family who chooses to
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A Month of Data Provides Ample Evidence for Why Law-Abiding Citizens Own Firearms 0
- Culture
- July 9, 2018
There is no denying that lawful gun owners use their firearms in self-defense far more often than those decrying the “myth” of a good guy with a gun would care to admit. Firearms are, in fact, used for self-defense often and effectively. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, notorious for its anti-gun bias, acknowledges as
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How the Supreme Court Avoided a Disaster with the Trump Travel Ban 0