Is this really a Christian nation?
By Mike Frates
Is the United States of America a Christian nation? Well, that depends upon how you choose to construct the question.
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BEST TOURNAMENT EVER
By Dave Barend
Here’s an actual email that I received at about 4:30 p.m. on March 12, 2020: “Dave, are you alive?” . . . You see, the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament had just been announced. And I’m a little nutty for the Tournament. You know, much like Bill Nye is a “little nutty” for science
MoreThe Enlightenment and its Enemy: White Nationalism
By Mike Frates
Our goal should be to repress our inner Troglodyte, and embrace our better angels, but that’s not the problem right now. The problem is that the troglodytes are winning.
MoreDAN DAKICH IS BETTER THAN TAYLOR SWIFT
By Dave Barend
I’m guessing you may have a couple questions like: “Why on Earth would anyone compare Dan Dakich and Taylor Swift?” Or, “Who the hell is Dan Dakich?” Well, the answers to those questions, as well as indisputable proof that Dakich is better than Swift, can be found below – I think.
MorePope Francis and American Conservatism
By Mike Frates
Modern American conservatism represents a triumph of the rich and powerful over all who remain in this country.
MoreGREG KAMPE: PASSIONATELY PURSUING THE TEAM SPORT OF LIFE
By Dave Barend
Prior to my interview with Oakland University’s Coach Greg Kampe, College Insider provided a bit of instruction: Delve into how his team was a lock for the NCAAs until some of his best players unexpectedly and devastatingly transferred. Geesh, it seems like the subject of transfers might not be Coach Kampe’s favorite.
MoreWhy are middle-class, white men hording weapons and ammunition?
By Mike Frates
Every generation watches its culture slip away as the next one lays claim to it, but what this post- 9/11 world leaves behind is a little more frightening.
MoreThe Second Amendment and Sandy Hook: How relevant are twenty dead children?
By Mike Frates
After Newtown, this country engaged in a very serious conversation about what the loss of those lives meant to us. The problem is that our policies didn’t change as a result of that conversation.
MoreCan Democracy Survive Global Capitalism?
By Rich Tucker
The answer to “Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism?” is yes. But only if we understand what capitalism is, and then use it to increase freedom and grow the economy.
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