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Craig Snyder: With the passing of Queen Elizabeth, the twentieth century truly ends

September 10, 2022September 10, 2022
Craig Snyder

The death of Elizabeth R not only marks the end of an era, but the end of the spirit of the twentieth century.
By Craig Snyder

Politics

Christine Flowers: A conservative abroad

August 1, 2022August 4, 2022
Christine Flowers
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Conversation with Italians reveals how others see America — and the brokenness of our politics.
By Christine Flowers

History

Chris Gibbons: This Memorial Day, remember the Meuse-Argonne

May 27, 2022June 13, 2022
Chris Gibbons
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The Battle of the Meuse-Argonne during World War I is, to this day, the largest and deadliest battle ever fought by American soldiers.
By Chris Gibbons

Civic Culture

Abhi Samuel: Three opportunities to show courage — and reclaim American values

March 14, 2022March 18, 2022
Abhi Samuel
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We’re losing faith in our American values. Yet important opportunities for courage in reclaiming them abound. Here are a few.
By Abhi Samuel

Civic Culture

Lucas Morel: Lincoln, The Founders, and the rights of human nature

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022
Lucas Morel
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There was no greater influence on Abraham Lincoln’s statesmanship than the leading men, and especially the seminal ideas, that shaped America’s revolution and early constitutional formation.
By Lucas Morel

Election

Patrick Rosenstiel: Enough of the lies about National Popular Vote!

November 26, 2021November 29, 2021
Patrick Rosenstiel
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To oppose the National Popular Vote proposal, you must own the current system that allows three out of four voters to be ignored in presidential elections and increasingly erodes our collective faith in our system of government.
By Patrick Rosenstiel

Culture

Abhi Samuel: American capitalism means dignity for every individual

November 24, 2021November 25, 2021
Abhi Samuel

The blessings of liberty are on the table at an American Thanksgiving. A policy expert and immigrant from India reflects.
By Abhi Samuel

History

Aleida Silva-Garcia: Why the legacy of Frederick Douglass is important to me

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021
Aleida Silva-Garcia

Frederick Douglass never let his circumstances define him, and I will never let mine define me.
By Aleida Silva-Garcia

History

Chris Gibbons: A high school essay contest reminds us what patriotism looks like

July 4, 2021July 3, 2021
Chris Gibbons

As we celebrate our Independence Day, perhaps the inspired words of a few local high school writers will help to dampen the divisions between us and re-inspire a sense of shared patriotism.
By Chris Gibbons

Op-Ed

Chris Tremoglie: America does not need a new flag

July 3, 2021July 3, 2021
Chris Tremoglie
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Americans should embrace, and not erase, the history their flag represents.
By Chris Tremoglie

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