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  • I Went to the March for Our Lives Protest. Here Are My 7 Takeaways.

    I Went to the March for Our Lives Protest. Here Are My 7 Takeaways.0

    Tens of thousands of protesters—and maybe more—gathered in Washington, D.C., and around the country Saturday to protest in favor of gun control. The demonstrations, called the March for Our Lives, featured children calling for an end to gun violence and ultimately stricter gun control laws. The Daily Signal hit the streets to observe the event

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  • Cell Phones, Silence, and Solitude: Finding Stillness in a Noisy World

    Cell Phones, Silence, and Solitude: Finding Stillness in a Noisy World1

    “Whether or not it draws on new scientific research, technology is a branch of moral philosophy, not of science.” ~ Paul Goodman During my sixteen years in the classroom, I’ve witnessed the unbelievably rapid transformation of mobile phone technology. At one point, I overheard a brutally honest conversation between a group of senior boys. They felt

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  • Archaeology Is Revealing New Truths About Christianity’s Origins

    Archaeology Is Revealing New Truths About Christianity’s Origins0

    New archaeological research on Glastonbury Abbey pushes back the date for the earliest settlement of the site by 200 years – and reopens debate on Glastonbury’s origin myth Many Christians believe that Glastonbury is the site of the earliest church in Britain, allegedly founded in the first or second century by Joseph of Arimathea. According

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  • What Ryan Cooper Gets Wrong About Classical Liberalism

    What Ryan Cooper Gets Wrong About Classical Liberalism0

    You might think Enlightenment liberalism, or classical liberalism, did some good for the world. It gave us political consciousness of individual rights, eroded slavery, ended religious wars, brought free trade, and encouraged humanity to embrace trade and creativity over war, violence, and authoritarianism. The story of liberalism is about universal human ennoblement. That’s my view,

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  • Should Teens Be Taught Parenting Skills?

    Should Teens Be Taught Parenting Skills?0

    With two children in tow, another one on the way, and a great deal of time in the public eye, the Duchess of Cambridge is undoubtedly one of the world’s foremost mothers. Of course, Kate’s time in the limelight is shared by many other young mothers such as Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé. But there’s something

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  • Rand Paul Proves in One Tweet That Congress Is Broken

    Rand Paul Proves in One Tweet That Congress Is Broken0

    Congress passed a $1.3 trillion “kitchen sink” spending bill early Friday that increases domestic and defense spending. The bill passed by a 65-32 vote in the Senate and 256-167 in the House. Republican budget hawks (yes, there are a few) opposed the bill; but enough Democrats joined the majority for the legislation to easily pass.

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  • Creativity Scores in America Have Steadily Declined Since 1990. Why?

    Creativity Scores in America Have Steadily Declined Since 1990. Why?1

    Prompted by my nine-year-old’s son’s emerging interest in photography, I have been introduced to the life and legacy of Ansel Adams, the renowned 20th-century American landscape photographer. As a curious and energetic child, with an innate need to move and act, schooling was not a good fit for Ansel. In his autobiography, he describes his

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  • A Million Students Are Marching Against Guns. My Daughter Enrolled in a Trauma Casualty Training Class.

    A Million Students Are Marching Against Guns. My Daughter Enrolled in a Trauma Casualty Training Class.0

    Thousands of students walked out of their classes to protest congressional inaction on gun control earlier this month. As marches continue across the country, organizers estimate that more than a million students will take part in the anti-gun violence rallies. Along with parents, teachers, and administrators, these young people demanded that someone (someone else, that is)

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  • 4 Things Every Man Should Look for in a Wife

    4 Things Every Man Should Look for in a Wife0

    On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech. His strong words eventually catapulted him and hundreds of others toward an intense battle for freedom with Great Britain. But the convention hall was not the only place where Henry spoke challenging, wise, and rather uncomfortable words. This

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