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Who is Really Driving Iranian Unrest?0
- International
- January 4, 2018
As I read about the demonstrations in Iran, my thoughts turn to conversations I’ve had with Iranian citizens over the past several years. From 2011-2016 I taught in a week-long summer program on public choice put on in the Republic of Georgia by the New Economic School headquartered in Tbilisi, Georgia. The program attracted students
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Way Too Many Books Are Being Published 0
- Culture
- January 4, 2018
In the past week, I’ve seen online a number of lists bearing some title to the effect of “Best Books I Read in 2017.” I somewhat enjoy looking at these lists, both for their recommendations, and for the windows they provide into their composers. But I must admit that I mostly find them stressful and
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Trump vs. Bannon: Have you ever met a billionaire?0
- Entertainment
- January 4, 2018
Like anyone with even a modest interest in politics, I’ve been reading the back-and-forth commentary both about and between Breitbart’s Steve Bannon and President Donald J. Trump. I found Trump’s response to Bannon’s alleged remarks to be absolutely savage, I even e-mailed the team here saying as much. ‘When he was fired, he not only
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The Low Academic Quality of Too Many Teachers 0
- Education
- January 4, 2018
My recent columns have focused on the extremely poor educational outcomes for black students. There’s enough blame for all involved to have their fair share. That includes students who are hostile and alien to the educational process and have derelict, uninterested home environments. After all, if there is not someone in the home to ensure
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The Logic Quiz That Will Trigger EVERYONE 0
- Philosophy
- January 4, 2018
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5 Reasons House-Building Should Be a Part of High School Curriculum 0
- Education
- January 4, 2018
By now, we’ve grown accustomed to calls for more career and technical education in high school. The reason for these calls is twofold. First, not everyone will go to college, so giving students an introduction to other career alternatives gives them life purpose and direction. Second, practical life skills like woodworking and welding are fast
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Zooey Deschanel Knows Nothing About Food Science 0
- January 3, 2018
Hollywood actors and actresses play many roles on-screen, but apparently some of them believe they are Jacks-of-all-trades in the real world as well. They believe they can be UN Ambassadors, immunologists, and also food scientists. But just as you shouldn’t go to Angelina Jolie for advice about international diplomacy or to Jenny McCarthy for information
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Why High School Kids Should Start Teaching Younger Students 0
- Culture
- January 3, 2018
When I was 17, I was suddenly given the opportunity to give music lessons to children at a K-8 school. Still in high school myself, the experience was a bit intimidating. But I persisted and was soon teaching like a pro. The main benefit of this entrepreneurial endeavor was the cash it provided me. But
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Dueling: Time to bring it back?0
- Culture
- January 3, 2018
Let’s be honest, we live in an honor-less age; lies and gossip aren’t just the tools of politicians and celebrities. In your own life, you can probably point to any number of people around you — even church people! — whose main trade seems to be trashing others so that they can get ahead or just
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