The United States has not benefited from its decision to systemically defund public education. There are kids graduating from our high schools who think that Wisconsin is in Africa. Yet, as illustrated here, there are children, like this genius, for …
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Here’s Your Opportunity to Invest in Global Catastrophe, But Is It for You?
At what point during the heating of the planet will greed turn itself off in favor of an interest in the overall survival of life on Earth? Unclear. So far, precious little has been done to decarbonize energy and transportation …
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Do Progressives Hate America?
I thought this was funny. Yes, there are people who believe that the former president is our only real protection against socialism/communism in the U.S. And sure, some believe that progressives hate our country. But it’s impossible to believe that …
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Bullish on Bidenomics
Apparently, “Bidenomics,” i.e., the economic policies of the current presidential administration, is a hotly controversial subject. Fox News and the other right-wing media outlets hate it. OK, but who approves of it? Well, Morgan Stanley, for one. But why would …
Considering Future Generations
Native Americans are famous for the role they play as caretakers of the natural environment. By contrast, we European emigres are infamous for our reckless disregard of anything that doesn’t make us richer in the next fiscal quarter.
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Florida Is a No-Go
Here’s a clever meme from Christian pastor John Pavlovitz. In truth, there is a huge number of people, myself included, who refuse to travel to Florida. I don’t want the hateful, ignorant vibe, and I don’t want to spend a …
Politically Neutral Christian News
I signed up to receive this newsletter, because I’m anxious to see what a Christian viewpoint on current events might be, and, in particular, how it can be “politically neutral.” Think of what’s current in our news cycle: banning abortion, …
A Rematch of the 2020 Presidential Election?
It’s said that nearly 70% of Americans don’t want a 2020 rematch, and that’s not too difficult to believe. First of all, most Americans, not to mention most people living elsewhere around the globe, are terrified of a scenario in …
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How Your Home Address Correlates to Longevity
Of course, correlation does not imply causation, but common sense suggests that affluence, education, and acceptance of science contribute to longevity. Conversely, ignorance, poor diet and poverty are silent killers. Other minor points: Stay away from Sin City (Las Vegas). …
The Next Insurrection Won’t Fare Any Better than the First One Did
When Trump says, “It would be very dangerous to put me in jail,” he’s referring to the wrath of his armed supporters, and the civil war that would ensue. The photo here, however, might give these folks pause. “She cuts …
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