Category: Education
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The U.S. Department of Education: A Case for Dissolution
The U.S. Department of Education, established in 1979, was intended to elevate educational standards, ensure equal access, and facilitate national educational policy. Yet, after decades of federal intervention, one must ask: Has it delivered on its promises, or has it become another bureaucratic obstacle to real progress? As we analyze its impact, it becomes clear…
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Trump’s Executive Order on Women’s Sports Explained
In a political climate where common sense is often treated as a radical proposition, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” As the name suggests, this directive aims to do what once required no explanation: ensure that women’s sports remain for women. Predictably, the decision has ignited…
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On Racism: A Response to a Race Hustler
“Americans believe in the reality of ‘race’ as a defined, indubitable feature of the natural world. Racism–the need to ascribe bone-deep features to people and then humiliate, reduce and destroy them–inevitably follows from this inalterable condition… But race is the child of racism, not the father.” Ta-Nehisi Coates. Between the World and Me. (New…
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The Triumph of Common Sense Over Ideology
In January 2023, Jessica Tapia, a physical education teacher at Jurupa Valley High School in California, was terminated after refusing to comply with the Jurupa Unified School District’s policies regarding transgender and gender-nonconforming students. These policies required teachers to use students’ preferred pronouns, allow them to use facilities corresponding to their gender identity, and withhold…
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The 1619 Project: Revisionist History Masquerading as Scholarship
Few developments in American historical discourse have been as destructive as The 1619 Project, a politically motivated reimagining of American history that sacrifices accuracy on the altar of ideology. Conceived by Nikole Hannah-Jones and promoted by The New York Times, the project claims that the true founding of America was not 1776 but rather 1619—the…
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Why Fathers Matter: The Impact on Society and Families
The role of fathers in society is both irreplaceable and undervalued. Despite fashionable rhetoric to the contrary, the evidence is overwhelming that fathers provide essential contributions to the stability and development of their children. A father’s presence—or absence—can ripple through generations, shaping the character, prospects, and resilience of individuals and communities alike. Fathers are not…
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Balancing Compassion and Law in Education
The recent statement by the Clark County School District in Nevada pledging to protect and educate children regardless of their immigration status is a classic example of sentiment triumphing over reason. While compassion and concern for children are laudable qualities, they must be balanced against the practical realities of law, resource allocation, and the unintended…
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The Radicalization of Luigi Mangione
This is a work of fiction, based on recent events. Some names and details have been changed. In the early morning hours of a crisp autumn day in New York City, the assassination of healthcare CEO Victor Langston sent shockwaves through the industry. Langston, a notorious figure in the private healthcare sector, had built his…
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A Misguided Comparison: A Biblical Perspective on Justice Jackson’s Analogy
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s comparison of laws prohibiting child sex changes to historical bans on interracial marriage is both logically and morally flawed. While the intention may have been to highlight perceived discrimination, such an analogy fails to hold up under scrutiny. Approaching the matter with both Biblical wisdom and human compassion, this essay demonstrates…
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Open Source Learning: The Key to an Educational Revolution
The American education system faces a critical juncture, where the challenges of government schooling are becoming increasingly apparent. With issues ranging from inadequate resources and stifling bureaucracy to growing safety concerns, traditional public schools often fail to prepare students for the demands of the modern world. Open source learning, characterized by self-directed study, global collaboration,…
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