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BBC Report Shows Disturbing Nature of China’s ‘Thought Transformation’ Camps 0
- Culture
- July 1, 2019
Adorned with bright smiles and clothed in colorful garb, Uighur Muslims held in political reeducation camps flash across the screen as they sing and dance triumphantly to the words that President Xi Jinping wrote just for them. These sights, captured by the BBC, are what the Chinese government wants journalists and the outside world to see.
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When Knitting Becomes Political 0
- Culture
- July 1, 2019
Should a crafting website be a forum for political discussion? And if the website claims to be “inclusive” can it ban one political viewpoint from its forums? That’s a question we should all ponder in the wake of Ravelry’s recent decision. On Sunday, June 23, 2019, Ravelry, a free, community-based website for yarn-related craft enthusiasts,
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The Versailles Treaty at 100: How It Affects the Modern World 0
- Education
- June 28, 2019
June 28, 1919. It’s a date we often overlook, but its impact is significant. On this date 100 years ago, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles, her peace settlement for the First World War. While the Treaty ended the British naval blockade, which starved millions of Germans to death, its terms were quite harsh. Germany was forced
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Christianity and the Big Bang 0
- Culture
- June 28, 2019
I once saw a bumper sticker that said, “The Big Bang Theory: God spoke, and ‘Bang!’ it happened.” The implication was clear: in addition to being the least funny sitcom ever made, the Big Bang Theory is an attack on religion, an attempt by scientists to step outside their proper sphere and disprove once and
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Why ‘Young Hearts’ Tend Toward Socialism 0
- Culture
- June 28, 2019
The common clichés about “kid socialists” are now well-embedded in the American imagination. The path is well-worn: young person attends college, reads Karl Marx in Sociology 101, buys Che Guevara t-shirt, attends progressive protests, supports socialistic candidates, and, eventually, grows up. That’s a bit of an oversimplification, of course. But it’s also a bit of
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Here’s What’s Wrong With Bernie’s Plan to Eliminate Student Loan Debt 0
- Culture
- June 28, 2019
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) recently announced a proposal to eliminate student loan debt. He intends to pay off a total of $1.6 trillion, while financing the expenditure with a new tax on “Wall Street speculation.” Student debt can be a serious burden for recent grads, especially those who fail to acquire high-paying jobs. And the intention to
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