Politics

What the Bud Light Scandal Could Mean for School Choice 1
- Politics, Economics
- April 27, 2023
One of the most effective levers of influence in a free market system is the ability for consumers to take their business elsewhere. When Gillette released a marketing campaign in 2019 designed around criticizing “toxic masculinity,” alienating millions of men around the country, consumers responded by taking their business (about $5 billion of it) elsewhere. Gillette hasn’t
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‘Oedipus Rex’ and Victimhood Culture 1
- Politics, Philosophy
- April 26, 2023
A plague has struck Thebes, and the Oracle declares that the city is cursed due to the presence of a murderer who is an abomination in the sight of the gods. This murderer killed the former king of Thebes Laius. And the current king, Oedipus, sets out doggedly to find the killer so he can
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Medical Schools Look for Activists, Not Healers 0
- Politics, Education
- April 24, 2023
What qualities should medical schools look for in future doctors? Probably academic excellence, experience in the medical sector, loyalty to medical ethics, and good interpersonal skills. These are all characteristics that future doctors should have, but they’re not what medical schools now emphasize. Medical schools are looking for social justice zealots to advance the diversity,
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When Did the Left Become Anti-Health?3
- Politics, Science
- April 21, 2023
For my entire childhood, my mother made sure our family had home-cooked meals. She investigated what was healthy, and the food on the table reflected her knowledge of what was best for our family. She also encouraged all of us to exercise, get outside, and have habits that promoted our overall well-being. Even as an
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Takeaways From This Year’s Tax Season 0
- Politics, Economics
- April 21, 2023
For the last three years I’ve made my way as a freelance writer. I work seven to eight hours every day, seven days a week, and earn enough to remain solvent. I love what I do. Last week, I once again paid my income taxes. My children are all grown, I own no property, and
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Choosing Children—Over More Than Just Guns 2
- Politics, Family
- April 20, 2023
The spate of recent mass shootings is once again turning us all into experts who wax eloquent on social media. “We can’t have this anymore,” many shout. “It’s time to do something!” “Doing something,” of course, often doubles as code for gun control. But such gun control is right and good, individuals argue, because it
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