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Author: Virginia Phillips

Virginia Phillips has a M.A. in Religious Studies and an enduring interest in history and politics. In her spare time she writes opinion pieces on current events and theology. She enjoys speculative fiction, martial arts, dancing, and both consuming and preparing food and beverage pairings.
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Politics

The Robots are Coming! The Robots are Coming!

“Technological unemployment” is a new watchword in conservative circles including the American Enterprise Institute. Ever since the Industrial Revolution, when working conditions in the mills were … Read More ›

Posted on March 14, 2017
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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
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

1776 -vs.- Hamilton

While my hat is off to my fellow writer, Mr. Diekemper, for his wonderful linguistic analysis of Hamilton, I must take umbrage with his statement … Read More ›

Posted on July 12, 2016July 12, 2016
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Politics

Mayor Babies Women by Censoring Beach Bodies

Sadiq Kahn, London’s new Muslim mayor, has proposed a blanket ban on ads that ‘body shame’ women by displaying scantily clad, pretty women—the Protein World … Read More ›

Posted on June 16, 2016June 29, 2016
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Politics

Continuing the Conservative Fight

It’s May and the Republicans still have a convention in July, yet a lot of people are talking as if there is nothing left to … Read More ›

Posted on May 11, 2016May 11, 2016
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Politics

Defend Hamilton’s Right to Discriminate

You can imagine the backlash if, in this day and age, a business looking to hire put up a sign that read, in all capitals, … Read More ›

Posted on April 8, 2016May 26, 2016
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Politics

Canada Doesn’t Deserve Our Attention

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that Canadians would appreciate it if Americans paid more attention to what’s going on around the globe. And that’s not … Read More ›

Posted on March 4, 2016March 23, 2016
Politics

Europe Should Welcome Immigrants, Not Invaders

Undoubtedly, one of the best characteristics of the West is its ability to provide a safe haven for refugees throughout the world. I personally know … Read More ›

Posted on March 3, 2016March 24, 2016

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