A Paucity of Scarcity
By Rich Tucker
Policymakers are always ready to pass out “emergency” money, making Washington, D.C. the lender of last resort. What if it runs out of money?
MoreEven Better Words
Celebrating the richness of good writing.
Start With the Positives to Rebuild America
by Rich Tucker
It’s important to figure out where American jobs went, but even more important to figure out how to get them back. Or at least how to help the people who’ve lost them.
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.
MoreStop the Attacks
By Rich Tucker
Because they’re misusing the word “attack” when they really mean “insult,” politicians and journalists are making it more difficult to communicate.
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.
MoreModernity and the meaning of life
By Mike Frates
Our species has an unbelievable capacity to draw arbitrary lines in the sand, like skin color, then kill, maim and persecute one another as a result.
MoreQUITTING TIME
By Rich Tucker
Even the richest, most successful sports franchises give up on seasons, and that’s not fair to their fans.
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