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Politics

Thus Always to Castro

When word came of Fidel Castro’s death, my family threw a party. It’s not that we’re Cuban. Since we’re from the DC area, I’m not sure … Read More ›

Posted on December 23, 2016December 22, 2016
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Art

The Wonderful Wizardry of Hell

We call magic “prestidigitation,” or “quick fingers,” because magicians must use skillful sleight of hand to pull off their tricks successfully. A pair of socks … Read More ›

Posted on December 5, 2016December 5, 2016
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Art

Learn the Language of Poetry

If a friend has ever annoyed you by insisting that a favorite band’s music is much better live, you might feel the same about reading poetry … Read More ›

Posted on November 15, 2016November 15, 2016
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Politics

3 Ways to Actually Make America Great Again

People who can’t stand either presidential candidate often insist that voting for president is important for one main reason: Our next president will appoint our … Read More ›

Posted on November 7, 2016November 7, 2016
Politics

Vote–or Let the Constitution Die

This election cycle, I’m campaigning against Hillary Clinton. I’m campaigning for the Constitution. I’m—well, at the end of the day, no matter how I preface … Read More ›

Posted on November 7, 2016November 7, 2016
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Art

Hamilton Gives 5 Reasons to Read Poetry in the Original

I have never been the type to try and grab the spotlight; We were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night. This … Read More ›

Posted on November 1, 2016November 2, 2016
Living

My Struggle with Silence

This fall, I picked up Josef Pieper’s Leisure: The Basis of Culture for the fifth time in three years of teaching.  I revisit the book … Read More ›

Posted on October 24, 2016October 16, 2016
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Religion

How to Suffer the Small Stuff

When I began drafting this article, I had to pause and really think about suffering. It wasn’t a theme that flowed readily from my pen. … Read More ›

Posted on October 16, 2016November 11, 2017
Politics

Who Should Be Ashamed of Trump?

In light of the recently publicized tape showing Republican Nominee Donald J. Trump making demeaning comments about women – no, not the time when he … Read More ›

Posted on October 12, 2016October 12, 2016

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