Culture

The Battle Over America’s Soul 0
- Culture
- February 6, 2020
As I watched the president’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night, I couldn’t help but notice that division was the order of the evening. But the divisions on display were not merely political in the ordinary sense of policy differences. Abortion, immigration, education, and other important policy concerns continue to inspire heated disagreements,
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Civility in Politics Is Harder Than You Think 0
- Culture
- February 6, 2020
When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tore up the text of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech in full public view, her supporters saw defiance of both his policies and his earlier refusal to shake her hand. But her political opponents cried foul, calling it “unbecoming” and “nasty.” This is yet another example of
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Americans Need Charming Humor, Not Sarcastic Wit 0
- Culture
- February 6, 2020
The Times of London recently reported this protest at Oxford University: How do you respond when placard-waving students occupy your 15th-century quadrangle and refuse to leave until you sell the college’s shares in oil companies? As this is Oxford, naturally you present them with a philosophical dilemma. Two students at St John’s College wrote to Andrew Parker,
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Why Is Weight Such a Heavy Subject?0
- Culture
- February 5, 2020
America’s obesity problem is often described with the word “epidemic,” and that is hardly an exaggeration. The statistics are staggering. Today, around one out of three American adults is obese, and one out of six children and adolescents are obese. Obesity related illnesses are a major cause of death. Information about Americans’ struggles with weight
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‘Marriage Story’ Is the Perfect Movie for Our Narcissistic Time 0
- Culture
- February 5, 2020
It is impossible to watch the critically acclaimed Oscar-nominated “Marriage Story” without bearing in mind that America no longer takes marriage very seriously. The plaudits showered on the film seem like no accident. A melodramatic tale about two bicoastal (New York and Los Angeles) artists going through a painful separation, “Marriage Story” has been praised
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Ten Tips for Men to Survive Valentine’s Day 1
- Culture
- February 5, 2020
Valentine’s Day: The holiday that men fear and women adore. Recently, I was speaking with my brother about Valentine’s Day. He recounted that several years ago he suggested to his wife of 40 years that they ignore Valentine’s Day, telling her that the day “was for the young and they were old.” I will leave
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