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Why a 3,000-Year-Old Story Is Finding New Readers

By Alan JimenezJuly 20, 20260

For many people, The Odyssey is one of those books they recognize by name but have never actually read. Written nearly…

Economics

To Save Capitalism, Share The Benefits – The Rational Case For Welfare 

By Vaibhav SinhaJuly 20, 20260

America is rich, but many Americans are not, and a middle class that stops believing the system works will eventually stop…

Culture

“Everything is Embarrassing:” Learning to Embrace Cringe

By Angela SongJuly 19, 20260

On my way home yesterday, I listened to Sky Ferreira’s 2013 hit Everything is Embarrassing. Although it is a song about…

Gen Z

Why Independence Isn’t Making Gen Z Happy

By Mia DowningJuly 18, 20261

It is no secret that Gen Z values their freedom. Though liberty has always been an American trademark, the independence that…

Culture

Show FIFA the Red Card

By Edward KimJuly 18, 20260

The World Cup is supposed to be a sporting event for spectators from all cultures and countries of the world to…

US

A Catholic Response to President Trump’s Address on Election Security

By Jack JurjansJuly 17, 20262

On Thursday evening, the President of the United States gave an address on national television to promote his longstanding lie that…

Ideas

The refusal to release this case shows how our moral security is more safe than we think

By Megan FincherJuly 16, 20260

In January 2025, President Trump released a press notice titled “Granting Pardons and Commutation of Sentences for Certain Offenses Relating to…

Culture

Gay Canadian Couple Sues Surrogate for Not Aborting Their Son

By Alexandra MiskewitzJuly 16, 20260

A Canadian same-sex couple is suing an Ontario surrogate after carrying their son to term. Once doctors detected a possible heart…

Governance

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Is Now Law—Here’s How It Tackles the Housing Shortage

By Vaibhav SinhaJuly 15, 20260

On July 11th, the bipartisan “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” became law. Despite President Trump opting not to sign the…

Opinions

Feudal Shadows Over the U.S.

By Adia MayJuly 14, 20260

It is easy to see capitalism as natural to humanity. The system seems so ordinary that hierarchy, ownership and competition look…

Ideas

“Let them eat cake”: Swifties swarm MSG for a bite of Swift’s wedding cake

By Angela SongJuly 14, 20260

July 3rd, 2026, marked the union of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce – “an american royal wedding.” Swift’s wedding has sparked…

Opinions

The Hidden Invasion of Ukraine Enabled By Zelensky

By Edward KimJuly 13, 20260

Over four years ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This followed eight years of conflict between…

Governance

Everything is political, even moving our bodies

By Megan FincherJuly 12, 20260

You may be thinking, the title of this article is a bit dramatic; you’d be both right and wrong in two…

Culture

The Problem with Love Island

By Madeleine HarpJuly 12, 20260

Love Island is a reality TV “dating” competition where a group of singles live in a luxury island villa. Contestants must…

US

Politics Would Be Healthier with Platner Behind Bars

By Jack JurjansJuly 10, 20260

On Wednesday, the waters finally rose too high for Graham Platner. Two days after a rape allegation came his way, he…

Culture

Love or Risk? American Woman’s Move to Afghanistan Sparks Worldwide Discussion

By Taylor LopezJuly 8, 20260

An American woman has become the center of international attention after announcing plans to move to Afghanistan to be with her…

Healthcare

What Cobras Can Teach Us About Big Pharma

By Edward KimJuly 7, 20260

How did India’s Cobra Problem Spiral Out of Hand? In 19th century India under the British Raj, cities were ravaged by…

Culture

America Is Better Than It Was In 1976. Why Doesn’t It Feel That Way?

By Alan JimenezJuly 6, 20260

America has changed dramatically since 1976. Diseases that once claimed thousands of lives are now preventable, technology has transformed nearly every…

Ideas

Why PEPFAR Is Worth Preserving – Graduated Transition Over Creative Destruction

By Vaibhav SinhaJuly 6, 20260

I have often been wary of the argument that foreign aid is merely a form of charity or that it is…

Governance

Democrats: Don’t Complain About NRSC v FEC, Use It

By Jack JurjansJuly 3, 20260

Near the end of its term, the Supreme Court ruled this week in NRSC v FEC that political parties are not…

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In this episode of “Allow Us to Explain,” Christopher No discusses Project 2025, a controversial political initiative by The Heritage Foundation, centered around their viral publication, Mandate For Leadership: The Conservative Promise. While…

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