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The Wrong Narrative in Charlottesville 0
- Culture
- August 16, 2017
The political violence in Charlottesville yesterday was as predictable as it was futile. One person was killed and dozens badly injured, marking a new low in the political and cultural wars that are as heated as any time since in America since the 1960s. This relentless politicization of American culture has eroded goodwill and inflamed
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Why the Purge of Historic Monuments Is a Bad Idea 0
- Culture
- August 16, 2017
On the streets of New Orleans sits a statue of Franklin Roosevelt. As one of the most prominent Presidents of the United States, his posture is proud and sure, matching how he is commonly portrayed in historical narratives. His eyes contain quintessential confidence and optimism. Outside of his repute as “FDR” or “Houdini in the
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Female Pundit: Is the Alt-Right a Bunch of Lonely, Pathetic, Single White Dudes?0
- Culture
- August 16, 2017
Julie Borowski is a libertarian political commentator who has become a bit of a social media star for her provocative insights on political and cultural matters. On Tuesday, she asked her many Facebook followers (she has about 225,000) a serious question: Are young white men becoming radicalized because they are lonely and, well, kind of
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Is Masculinity Inherently Toxic?0
- Culture
- August 16, 2017
“Toxic masculinity” has become a buzzword of sorts in media and culture alike. But in Pennsylvania, Gettysburg College is taking the issue to a whole new level, the College Fix reports. Students at Gettysburg college who identify as male are now required to watch a documentary entitled “The Mask You Live In,” directed by feminist
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Christianity and Social Justice: What C.S. Lewis Said on the Subject 1
- Culture
- August 15, 2017
Few would disagree with the assertion that politics increasingly pervades our culture. Much of the politicization stems from the ideology of social justice, the idea that the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges in our society (and the world) is unequal and needs to be rectified. Christians increasingly are called to join this fight. “Justice
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Why Note-Taking by Hand Is Better for Your Brain 0
- Education
- August 15, 2017
We all know Aesop’s fable about the Tortoise and the Hare but few of us really believe, in the real world, that slowcoaches like the tortoise have a cat in hell’s chance of beating those in life’s fast lane. Few really believe, with John Milton, that “they also serve who only stand and wait.” Those
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