The Great Conversation: Democracy
The Great Conversation: Democracy By Matt McKeown Almost every nation in the world today calls itself a democracy, and almost none agree on how to define the term. […]
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Clio in America: Teaching Our History Classically
Clio in America: Teaching American History Classically By Travis Copeland American history, spanning only a few centuries, hardly seems classical. Is there even a way to teach it
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Our Stronghold Against Tyranny
Our Stronghold Against Tyranny By Shrita Bhat The Constitution is an indispensable check on the imperfections of human nature, which we disregard at our peril. Miss Shrita Bhat
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The Great Conversation: Prudence
The Great Conversation Prudence By Gabriel Blanchard Prudence, as C. S. Lewis put it, is “practical common sense”; but that hardly constitutes material for philosophy. Does it? At
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Rawls: An Author Profile
RawlsAn Author Profile By Matt McKeown One of our first childhood lessons is “Life isn’t fair.” But what if it could be? ❧ Full name: John Bordley Rawls
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Madison: An Author Profile
MadisonAn Author Profile By Travis Copeland Madison’s learning and values are among the principal shapers of American history. ❧ Full name and titles: James Madison [jāmz măd-ĭ-søn; see
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On Reading the Federalist Papers
On Reading the Federalist Papers By Travis Copeland The Federalist Papers furnish us with an indispensable background for understanding our history, rights, and laws. Schools today have done
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Student Essay: Analyzing the Anthem
Student Essay: Analyzing the Anthem By Liam McCullough We often sing the anthem without thinking much about its text, but there is far more to be had from
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Student Essay: A Neglected Right
Student Essay: A Neglected Right By Keith Graybill, Jr. “Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” It was a sweltering summer
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A Founder’s Vision for Education
A Founder’s Vision for Education By Travis Copeland Art gives us a window on eternal values that transcend personal vocation and political profit. On May 12, 1780, John
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