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The Myth of Independence: You Aren’t Enough (And You Knew It All Along)

You know the women like me. I take care of myself. I’m financially stable, careful not to lean too hard on my friends, and skeptical … Read More ›

Posted on October 17, 2017November 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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Politics

Lessons on Patriotism from George F. Kennan

This summer, I decided to do a case study of the Cold War. First, I read every book I could get my hands on. Then … Read More ›

Posted on September 12, 2016September 12, 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

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

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

Obamacare Discriminates against the Elderly

G.K. Chesterton was once asked to write a series of essays entitled “What’s Wrong with the World.” He readily admitted the hubris attendant in agreeing … Read More ›

Posted on May 28, 2015February 22, 2016
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Politics

Obama Failed the National Prayer Breakfast

One week ago President Obama spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. His speech has already occasioned many responses. Presuming to add to the heap, … Read More ›

Posted on February 12, 2015December 1, 2017
Art

The Story of an American Monk

Thomas Merton tried his hand at writing from his college years on, but his books were never publishable until he wrote the account of his … Read More ›

Posted on November 6, 2014November 11, 2017

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