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Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
Trump said in his State of the Union speech that “we will pursue our Manifest Destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars,” throwing down the…
April 11, 2025
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Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published an influential report indicating that the U.S. is experiencing a loneliness epidemic. Sixty percent of adults report feeling lonely, and eight percent report not having any close friends. While a…
February 21, 2025
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Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now?
Iran's nuclear ambitions and military capabilities are at a critical juncture. U.S. officials warn Iran could produce the necessary quantity of enriched uranium to weapons-grade levels within a few weeks, which it could then use to…
January 10, 2025
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Does Alcoholics Anonymous Work?
Dry January has become increasingly popular, practiced by a quarter of Americans last year, and provides individuals a collegial and open path for reconsidering their alcohol consumption.  For almost two million people worldwide who have…
January 3, 2025
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Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop?
Is that new $12 dress you saw trending on TikTok worth it? Brands like Shein, H&M, Zara, and Primark have made it easy to stay on-trend, thanks to the fast fashion industry. These inexpensive, truly-of-the-moment…
November 29, 2024
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America the Dysfunctional?
Recorded live in Washington, DC on August 13th American politics today has been marred by increasing levels of “us vs. them” thinking, leading to the destruction of our social fabric and democracy. But critical thinking,…
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