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Escaping from South Africa During the Omicron Panic
One of the most gripping scenes in the classic film Casablanca is at the very beginning, when many of the characters who would feature in
December 17, 2021
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Faith & Politics
Even Progressivism Has a Silver Lining
Both conservatives and moderates are right to become alarmed when any new socialist variant appears to be gaining political traction and to do their best
December 2, 2021
Faith & Economics
The Surprising Blessings of Blue State Bankruptcy
In the months following the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, many believed that blue states most burdened by the combination of underfunded public pensions and large
November 12, 2021
Faith & Education
Why Aren’t Men Going to College?
Recent reports that the male percentage of the U.S. college population has fallen to 40%, the lowest ever, have generated predictable concerns. If, as it
October 24, 2021
Faith & Economics
Proof That School Choice Could Save Taxpayers Billions
A just-released school reform study in New York promises timely fiscal as well as educational benefits, and not just for the Empire State. Some
October 10, 2021
Faith & Economics
Progressivism as Camouflage
It is hardly news that America’s political divide has widened considerably in recent years. Whereas past policy debates typically occurred between people with roughly similar
September 23, 2021