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College Libraries are Purging Book Collections. Are They Discarding Thought as Well?0
- Education
- April 20, 2017
While on a local university campus last fall, I decided to swing through the library. Near the entrance was a cart loaded with books waiting to be discarded. I made a beeline for it and soon left with an armload of books. Their loss was my gain. Unfortunately, that library isn’t the only one purging
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Why Politicians Win (and Workers Lose) Under Socialism 2
- Economics
- April 20, 2017
Socialism leads to the politicization of society. Hardly anything can be worse for the production of wealth. Socialism, at least its Marxist version, says its goal is complete equality. The Marxists observe that once you allow private property in the means of production, you allow differences. If I own resource A, then you do not
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10 Ways to Know You’re Being Gaslighted 0
- Culture
- April 20, 2017
You feel small, stifled and burdened by life events. Maybe you’re experiencing neurosis, hyper-sensitivity and alienation. Deep down you think you’re going insane. It’s possible that you’re not. Instead, you’ve been gaslighted. Gaslighting is a method of manipulation, emotional abuse or bullying, often employed by sociopaths and narcissists. It involves making someone feel as if
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Should the Government Stop Using Taxes to Promote ‘Virtue’?0
- Politics
- April 20, 2017
Having just submitted our federal tax returns, it’s probably as good a time as any to reflect on the broader purposes of taxation. As you may know, the federal tax code is not just for generating revenue. It’s also intended to achieve certain social aims, such as facilitating home ownership, marriage, charitable donations and general
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Scientist: There is No Battle Between Religion and Science 0
- Religion
- April 20, 2017
Francis Collins is a world-leading geneticist. He is head of the Human Genome Project, director of the National Institutes of Health, a best-selling author, and holds a doctorate from Yale University. Collins is also a Christian. Does his work as a scientist collide with his Christian faith? Not in the slightest, he claims. In an
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What’s So Wrong with Melania Trump Dressing Like a Lady?0
- Culture
- April 20, 2017
Earlier this week, the Trump administration hosted its first Easter Egg Roll at the White House. But while Melania Trump’s subtle reminder for the President to place his hand over his heart garnered most of the attention, the New York Times fashion writer appeared to be more interested in Melania’s wardrobe selection: “A spun-sugar pink
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