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  • Building an America We Are Proud Of

    Building an America We Are Proud Of1

    R.C. Sherriff, the late English writer, had a talent for depicting the mundane in a way that celebrated life. His writing, characterized by an understated style, provides a deep understanding of human nature. In his 1931 novel, The Fortnight In September, he tells the story of a lower-middle-class family taking their annual holiday at a

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  • Refuting the Techno-Myth and Reclaiming Childhood

    Refuting the Techno-Myth and Reclaiming Childhood4

    Screens are so pervasive in society that we tend to think of them as inevitable. They have become extensions of our bodies. We might think that technology in itself is neutral and is only good or bad depending on how one uses it. Catherine L’Ecuyer, a doctor in education and psychology, disagrees. L’Ecuyer is Canadian

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  • Does Diversity Training Accomplish Anything? Evidence Says No.

    Does Diversity Training Accomplish Anything? Evidence Says No.3

    Diversity trainings have become a much beloved ritual for corporations and universities across America. I say “much beloved” because if such trainings were not beloved by somebody, it would be hard to explain their pervasive presence in our institutions. But whatever elite and enlightened groups might find these training sessions appealing, the evidence shows that

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  • In Praise of School Uniforms

    In Praise of School Uniforms4

    As a mom, I love school uniforms. They take the decision-making out of back-to-school shopping and my kids’ morning routines. But the benefits of school uniforms go far beyond my personal experiences. Most obviously, uniforms prevent students from wearing inappropriate clothing to school. One study in the Journal of School Violence cited “girls wearing revealing

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  • Where Are the Student Moms?

    Where Are the Student Moms?1

    Given the pervasiveness of hookup culture on college campuses across the U.S., it should be surprising that pregnant college students are nowhere to be found. Why? Unfortunately, the answer is obvious: Abortion is readily available in many states, and pregnant college students aren’t choosing life. These mothers don’t even know that it’s an option. A

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  • Looking Beyond Politics to Be Pro-Life

    Looking Beyond Politics to Be Pro-Life0

    It was a historic win for the pro-life movement when the Supreme Court justices overturned Roe v. Wade. There’s no denying Trump’s role in this achievement—he appointed several of the justices in question. But recent positioning by the Trump campaign calls into question Trump’s personal commitment to the pro-life cause and his effectiveness as a

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