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Reexamining Free Trade Through the Lens of Coronavirus 0
- Economics
- March 4, 2020
Free markets are notable for their efficiency. Over the course of time, they reward greater specialization that yields more production at a lower expense. Markets gave us the assembly line, overnight delivery, and lower prices for necessities like food and clothing. Appeals to efficiency also figure prominently in the defense of free trade. This is
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Weinstein Verdict and #MeToo Distract Us From the Real Problem 0
- Culture
- March 4, 2020
Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault and rape in New York on February 24, 2020. The verdict was immediately hailed as a victory for all American women and for the #MeToo movement. “This is the new landscape for survivors of sexual assault in America, I believe, and it is a new day. It is
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Is Bernie Right About Education in Cuba?0
- Education
- March 4, 2020
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders spent a large part of the last week defending earlier statements he made regarding Fidel Castro and Cuba. While denouncing the dictatorship of Castro, he praised the social programs that were implemented under his rule, notably with regards to literacy. He pointed out that there was a rapid increase in literacy rates in Cuba
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Bloomberg’s Money Couldn’t Buy Him the Nomination 0
- Politics
- March 4, 2020
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s campaign for president has come to a crashing halt in the wake of the Super Tuesday results, per the campaign’s official statement: Three months ago, I entered the race for President to defeat Donald Trump. Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason: to defeat Donald Trump
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Emotional Support Animals Endanger People and Make Life Harder for People Who Need Service Dogs 0
- Culture
- March 3, 2020
In 2017, Marlin Jackson boarded a cross-country flight. When he got to his row, another passenger was already in the middle seat with an emotional support dog in his lap. According to Mr. Jackson’s attorney, “The approximately 50-pound dog growled at Mr. Jackson soon after he took his seat…and continued as Mr. Jackson attempted to
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Kids Benefit From Seeing Euthanasia Close Up, Says Canadian Doctor 0
- Culture
- March 3, 2020
Bedside gatherings at Canadian euthanasia deaths are normally an adults-only affair. Of course we’re not privy to most of them, but occasionally a journalist describes the last moments of an elderly man or woman in a magazine feature. Sometimes there’s a party, glasses of champagne, hilarity – until the doctor arrives. The friends and relatives gather around the bed
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