Why It’s Time To Simplify The Emoji Keyboard
By insisting on further variants, we’re using emoji to further the divisions this new language could easily break down.
To Thank Veterans, Try Listening To Their Stories Of Service
Will taught me that the most meaningful thing civilians can do for veterans and service members may be to listen to their stories of service.
If You Have A Complaint About Your Husband, Don’t Air It In The New York Times
Brooke Williams’ mindset is so focused on attacking her husband’s motives and preserving her ability to win future arguments that the series would be more aptly titled ‘Modern War.’
How Dante Can Help You Become A Better Reader And Thinker This Year
Following the sage wisdom of Dante Alighieri, communicated through his imagined catechism of Thomas Aquinas, will greatly improve our reading and debating in 2018.
Oregon Court Holds Bakers Responsible For How People Feel About What They Say
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld a $135,000 fine against the owners of a local cake shop who declined to use their artistic skills to create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding.
Americans’ Contempt For Each Other Is A Key Indicator Of A Future Divorce
The political left and right in America are like partners in a marriage gone bad. Before we can work out problems like health care or other policies, we all need to relearn how to communicate.
I Love The Internet, But There’s Still Something About A Handwritten Letter
Handwritten words from my loved ones can hit me with the same emotion of past memories as can scents, songs, and pictures.
Why President Trump And All Political Leaders Need To Ramp Up Their Rhetoric
We could use more good men skilled in speaking. We could also use more honest persuasion. That is why we could all stand to ramp up our rhetoric.
Why The World Of The Image Destabilizes The West
We proudly assumed our culture would be best at living in the new digital, image-based world we created. Were we wrong?
7 Ways To Take Power Plays Out Of Family Conversations Over The Holidays
Instead of trying to evangelize others to our politics, let’s give them the respect of a fair hearing. That alone can restore the relationships upon which our republic depends.
How To Navigate Tricky Conversations In 8 Easy Steps
Putting relationships over winning arguments may feel weak, but it is really valuing the humanity in the other person.
Political Correctness Is A Tax On Communication
It takes an enormous amount of mental effort to navigate an uncertain and arbitrary set of pieties, and it raises the costs of engaging in frank, forthright, human conversation.
3 Lessons From The Success Of ‘Clinton Cash: The Graphic Novel’
‘Clinton Cash: The Graphic Novel’ is exposing a wider audience to Peter Schweizer’s research, and could help the Right defeat the Left beyond 2016.
6 Tips For Staying Sane On Facebook This Election Season
If there were ever a year designed to test the friendships and the mental fortitude of every social media user in America, 2016 is it.
Stop Texting Men So Much
Texting is convenient for some kinds of communication, but terrible for romantic relationships.
Uber Supporters Of The World, Unite!
Why aren’t conservatives capitalizing on outrage over attempts to ban apps like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar to protect taxi car-tels?
In Defense Of Clichés
Type-setting has gone by the wayside, but clichés are still “time-savers” for writers, and also potentially for readers.
How To Talk About Michelle Obama’s School Lunch Fail
When things like bad school lunches hurt children, people respond.
Russell Crowe Is Right, If You Think ‘Master And Commander’ Is Boring, You Need To Grow UpThe 2003 epic film about masculine virtue isn’t for wcontinue reading >- Chuck Schumer Endorses Biden’s Plan To Force Public Schools To Allow Males In Female BathroomsBiden has promised to grant transgender students' privicontinue reading >
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