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This House Divided
“If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it . . . ‘A house divided against itself cannot stand.’ I believe this government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved—I do not expect...
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The Sword of Damocles
Harvard University now stands at an ethical crossroads—not just for itself, but for every educational entity in the country. While I never attended Harvard, you...
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Why I Love Baseball
Reading sportswriter Joe Posnanski’s book Why We Love Baseball, I was struck by his storytelling—one tale after another about heroes, flubs, and the improbable moments...
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Profiles in Republican Courage
Three U.S. Senators. Three Republicans. All support the Constitution and their conscience: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, and Rand Paul of Kentucky—have...
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Facts Matter
In recent years, many news stories have come under fire for misrepresenting or distorting facts, fueling public skepticism about the credibility of mainstream reporting. While...
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When Principle Meets Prejudice
As President Donald Trump celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. military, one soldier was under attack. At Fort Drum, New York, Maj. Erica Vandal...
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The Moral Voice in a Cardigan
Though I was much older than the audience for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, I did watch his testimony before a congressional subcommittee. I came away inspired...
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