Blog 3 Columns

Is America Too Hard on Millennials? Or Are We Not Hard Enough?0
- July 27, 2017
Millennial bashing has become a popular sport in recent years. After all, they’re young, they’re heavily narcissistic, and they can’t seem to do much of anything effectively. In essence, they’re a natural scapegoat. But have you ever wondered if Americans are too hard on millennials? What if millennials simply need a little time to work
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How Good is Your Philosophy Vocabulary?0
- Culture
- July 27, 2017
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Do We Really Want Men to Be More Vulnerable?0
- Culture
- July 27, 2017
In a piece last week for Vanity Fair with a title that perfectly captures the magazine’s signature tone of grandiosity and giddy celebrity-worship—“Jay-Z, Prince Harry, Brad Pitt, and the New Frontiers of Male Vulnerability”—Monica Lewinsky praises the trio of celebs as refreshing examples of men liberating themselves from the straitjacket of traditional masculinity and embracing an endearing
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Why You Should Never Argue Balls and Strikes (in Baseball or Life)0
- Culture
- July 26, 2017
At times, watching baseball is tedious. The pitcher steps off the mound. The hitter steps out of the box. The catcher runs out to talk to the pitcher, and the game drags on. Average game time has stretched to over 3 hours, and there seems to be no rhythm to the game. Then there are
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The Best Jokes of the Week on Twitter 0
- July 26, 2017
Twitter’s reputation for snark and sarcasm is well-earned, but, happily, there are genuine instances of wit, too. Enjoy! “#tbt when mom was a little much” – Instagram post, 2046 pic.twitter.com/r8edvwtgKf — Josh Patten (@thejoshpatten) July 14, 2017 I don’t get dressed up to go on dates but I did just smooth out
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Nearly Half of Republicans Reject Freedom of the Press 0
- Culture
- July 26, 2017
Have you ever wondered what America’s pet peeve is? Based on the last year alone, I would wager it is media bias. After all, one can’t swing a dead cat these days without hearing about some form of “fake news” or reading an article with a clear political agenda. The fact that Americans are sick
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I Was Once Transgender. Why I Think Trump Made the Right Decision for the Military.0
- Culture
- July 26, 2017
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump tweeted that he wouldn’t allow transgender individuals to serve in the military: After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow…… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017 ….Transgender individuals to serve in any
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Conservatism & the Politicization of Culture 0
- Culture
- July 26, 2017
There is an aspect to the conservative abandonment of culture I find distressing: the increasing politicization within the conservative movement. I have witnessed a movement which began with the insights of thinkers like Russell Kirk into the primacy of imaginative vision, or what Richard Weaver called “the metaphysical dream,” turn into a highly politicized phenomenon
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Communist Clubs Are Sprouting Up in U.S. High Schools Again 0
- Culture
- July 26, 2017
Students at Edina High School in Minnesota say they received an unusual invitation over the loudspeakers on a cold January morning earlier this year. The announcement was not related to a school play, a pledge drive, or a bake sale. Rather, it was an invitation to join the school’s newly-created student-led group: the Young Marxists
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Is America Too Hard on Millennials? Or Are We Not Hard Enough?0