Culture

Why This Pro-Life Activist Is Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prison 3
- Politics, Culture, Featured, MomThink
- May 28, 2024
Lauren Handy was recently sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for blocking access to a late-term abortion facility in Washington, D.C., on October 2020 and live-streaming her protest on Facebook. In 2023, Handy and eight of her colleagues were found guilty of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act
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Our Culture of Narcissism Fosters Misery. Here’s Why.2
- Culture, Philosophy
- May 28, 2024
“You be you.” “Follow your heart.” “Pursue your dreams.” “Be yourself.” Such are the individualistic mantras of the 21st century, which continually call us to look inward for our “true selves” and lasting happiness. Historian and social critic Christopher Lasch called this a culture of narcissism. But does happiness truly come from within? Thaddeus Williams
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As a Former Working Mom, Here’s Why Harrison Butker’s Speech Doesn’t Offend Me 7
- Culture, Family, Featured, MomThink
- May 24, 2024
There’s been quite a bit of controversy lately concerning Harrison Butker’s recent commencement speech, particularly his comments endorsing motherhood and homemaking. As you could probably guess, those on the left side of the political spectrum (especially feminists) have harshly criticized his remarks, and conservatives, by and large, have rushed to his defense. As a mother
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Why Stereotypes Can Be Rational 6
- Culture
- May 24, 2024
Few terms get worse press than stereotype. We are constantly told that it is bad, bad, bad and never, ever justified, in any situation. And yet it is a deeply innate element of human reasoning. Even when you try to force people to stop doing it, they do it anyway. This likely means it must
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What Kafka, COVID, and Music Have in Common 1
- Culture
- May 23, 2024
The last orchestral performance I went to was shortly after our local orchestra resumed limited, socially distanced performances after the initial shutdown. That was in November 2020, nearly two full months after Governor DeSantis had removed any official statewide restrictions. It was a Kafkaesque experience. At the dawn of the night, I felt really good about it.
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As a Husband and Father, I Endorse Harrison Butker’s Speech 6
- Culture, Featured, MomThink
- May 22, 2024
In February, Harrison Butker kicked the longest field goal in Super Bowl history—a massive 57-yard three-pointer—to help carry the Kansas City Chiefs to a rollicking win over the San Francisco 49ers. Recently, he’s made headlines again—this time, arguably, for far more profound reasons. Butker was invited to give the commencement address at Benedictine College, a
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