Juneteenth: An Exclusionary Celebration?
The designation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday has sparked considerable debate, with critics arguing that its establishment is exclusionary and divisive.
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Drug Prices; What Is The Right Number?
If government is allowed to restrict the prices of life-saving drugs, will there be any incentive for companies to front the costs for their development?
Juneteenth: How America’s 1st GOP President Freed the Democrats’ Slaves
The Emancipation Proclamation only applied to the 11 states that had seceded from the United States, leaving slavery untouched in the four slaves states (AKA Border States) that remained loyal to the United States: Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri.
The Truth About Juneteenth
The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, was a monumental step toward abolishing slavery in the United States.
Pride Month: A Marketing Bonanza or Genuine Support?
The branding and marketing of Pride Month are a textbook case of advertising and marketing doctrines at work, with a healthy dose of psychological manipulation thrown in for good measure.
Inflation: The Hidden Error in Calculating GDP
Of course we’re in recession. Jobs have dried up, wages aren’t keeping up with the cost of living, houses and cars have become unaffordable, and even fast food is now viewed as a luxury by most Americans.
The Trump-Fauci Conundrum: A Partnership in Pandemic Politics
Why would a president, who claimed to have unlimited power, retain a figure who was often portrayed as his adversary?
The Way Forward On Russia and Ukraine
Trump should tell our NATO partners that either Russia, Ukraine, and anyone else that wants to join can join, or we pull out and stop funding it.
Ancient Idols: The Mystifying Case of the Man-Boob Deity in Denmark
Given their limited understanding of ancient Western civilization, the scientists quickly concocted a series of hilarious theories to explain this bizarre artifact.
The Great GPA Decline
Once upon a time, getting into a prestigious university was the holy grail of academic achievement. Only the cream of the crop, the brightest minds, and the hardest workers stood a chance.
America’s Governor
In the aftermath of 9/11, as he attended hundreds of funerals and held New York City together, Rudy Giuliani became America’s mayor.
Trump To Kill Carter’s Tips Tax
Tips first became taxable during the Carter Administration when the IRS began requiring employees earning $20 per month in tips to keep records of such tips.
The Devil and Karl Marx
In “The Devil and Karl Marx,” Paul Kengor explores the often-overlooked aspects of Karl Marx’s ideology, emphasizing Marx’s connections to Satanism and the occult.
It’s Official, We Are Now a Banana Republic
The Democrats have turned our country into a corrupt cesspool because they have shown themselves to be unwilling to pass the mantle of power to any other political party.
Increase Illegals’ Rights, Decrease Americans’ Rights
Counting foreign nationals in the 2030 Census will decrease Americans’ rights in the Electoral College and in the House of Representatives.
Our Leaders Don’t Read
Outside of their daily briefings and read aheads, our leaders just don’t read… and thus, they are not contextual thinkers.
Hunter Biden is a Convicted Felon
Convicted on all three gun charges he faced, including unlawful possession of a firearm, Biden was found guilty on both counts related to lying on ATF Form 4473
Is there such a thing as an innocent Palestinian?
Instead of being outraged that Gazan families were holding Israelis captive – or even being happy that several hostages had finally been freed – the international community condemned Israel for the “civilian” deaths caused by the raid.
Flag Day 2024
The country no longer is divided between conservatives and lefties. It is divided between proud Americans and LGBT pride. Today the Americans get their turn at bat.
The Role of Cyber Warfare in 5th Generation Warfare
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 demonstrated the increasing significance of cyber warfare within the context of 5th generation warfare.