Culture

Portland: A Preview of Civil War?0
- Culture
- July 3, 2018
Last week, Rasmussen Reports released a poll that revealed 31% of Americans think a U.S. civil war is likely soon. 59% of all voters are concerned that “those opposed to President Trump’s policies will resort to violence.” On Saturday, June 30, a group called Patriot Prayer held a free-speech rally and march after applying
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How Early America Overcame Unrest and Cultural Diversity 0
- Culture
- July 3, 2018
America’s last several years have been fraught with dissension. Tempers have flared and arguments have been fought in the months since Donald Trump was elected president, causing many to plead for civility and rationality in interactions. But now the gloves seem to be coming off. Several venues seem to be suggesting that civility is not
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Do America’s Reading Habits Explain Today’s Lack of Clear Thinking? (See Chart)0
- Culture
- July 2, 2018
Ah! It’s a lovely Friday evening. You’ve had a successful work week and now it’s time to have some quiet relaxation. You have a book on the coffee table you’ve been wanting to delve into – but first, a quick glance at social media is in order. Several hours and several videos later, you realize
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How My Unschooled Child Learned to Read Financial Statements (It Started with Silly YouTube Videos)1
- Culture
- July 2, 2018
It started with a “Dude Perfect” video on YouTube. A couple of years ago, when Jack was very interested in basketball, he found these guys who create fun videos about making baskets with all sorts of twists and turns. He continued to watch these videos, even after his interest in basketball waned; and when his interest in
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Ban Burqas? Don’t be Too Hasty 0
- Culture
- June 29, 2018
The Netherlands parliament recently banned facial coverings (including burqas and niqabs) in some public place. But isn’t such a ban a direct attack on Muslims and their religious freedom? That depends on which side you talk to. As one German news outlet puts it: “Proponents of the law argue it was necessary for security
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Miss Manners Rescues Civilization: A Forlorn Hope 0
- Culture
- June 29, 2018
By now, unless you have spent the past two decades living as a Venusian, you are aware that good manners in the public square and in social media are at rock bottom. In addition to the kooks attacking speakers in colleges, mobs surrounding and screaming at members of Donald Trump’s cabinet when they appear in
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