Category: politics
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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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‘Give to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s.’ Christianity, Mercy, and the Truth of the Gospel
On Tuesday, January 21st, Bishop Mariann Budde took it upon herself during her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral with President Trump and Vice-President Vance in attendance to issue a personal plea to the president regarding certain groups of people within the United States. There have been plenty of responses to this statement by Budde. …
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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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“Republicans Want to Kill Your Kids.” A Response to Jennifer Rubin
From Fox News (November 20, 2024): “Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin is urging Democrats to change their messaging to say that “Republicans want to kill your kids.” On Tuesday’s installment of her “Jen Rubin’s Green Room” podcast, Rubin insisted Senate Republicans who acquiesce to President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees must pay a “political…
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