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The Sound of Silencing When language becomes all that matters, actions and intentions become irrelevant.
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Small-beer Courage The purpose of the university is not to make students comfortable, but to teach them the art of disciplined learning.
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Two Intellectual Loves Lost Diversity is what has made CMC a particularly rich target of opportunity for the forces now amassing on campuses nationwide. These forces dedicate themselves to promoting an even greater degree of intellectual conformity than currently exists at institutions of higher learning—not to mention a dour apartheid of “safe spaces.â€
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Diversity at What Cost David Lowenthal discusses the disadvantages and advantages of diversity.
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Creation Story Michael M. Rosen reviews "Like Dreamers: The Story of the Israeli Paratroopers Who Reunited Jerusalem and Divided a Nation," by Yossi Klein Halevi.
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The Pivot of Europe Patrick J. Garrity reviews " Europe: The Struggle for Supremacy, from 1453 to the Present," by Brendan Simms.
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The Sage of Singapore Patrick J. Garrity on the career of "Harry" Lee Kuan Yew, the Sage of Singapore.
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Supreme Command Patrick J. Garrity reassesses Eliot Cohen's "Supreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen, and Leadership in Wartime".
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Alternative Worlds Patrick J. Garrity reviews the National Intelligence Council's "Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds".
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Addendum to Eisenhower's New Look Patrick J. Garrity discusses Winston Churchill and nuclear deterrence.
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The Founding and the Law of Nations Patrick J. Garrity discusses the promises and difficulties of using American power to create an international system favorable to peace, prosperity, and liberal politics.
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Classics Review: Grading Madison's Examination Patrick J. Garrity reassesses James Madison's "An Examination of the British Doctrine, Which Subjects to Capture a Neutral Trade, Not Open in Time of Peace".
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Rise and Fall of Venice Patrick J. Garrity discusses the rise and fall of the Venetian Empire.
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Slavery and the Liberal Aesthetic Nicholas Buccola reviews "The Abolitionist Imagination (The Alexis De Tocqueville Lectures on American Politics)," by Andrew Delbanco.
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First in War, First in Peace Patrick J. Garrity discusses the military reputation of George Washington.
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The Parameters of Victory Patrick J. Garrity on war's culminating point and the parameters of victory.
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Russian War Guilt Patrick J. Garrity reviews Sean McMeekin's "The Russian Origins of the First World War".
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Churchill at War Justin D. Lyons reviews "Warlord: A Life of Winston Churchill at War," 1874-1945, by Carlo D'Este, and "Winston's War: Churchill, 1940-1945," by Max Hastings.
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Washington's Virtues Peter McNamara reviews "George Washington: America's First Progressive," by W. B. Allen, "The Ascent of George Washington: The Hidden Political Genius of an American Icon," by John Ferling, and "The Political Philosophy of George Washington," by Jeffry H. Morrison
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Washington at Newburgh George Washington's vindication of the civilian over the military power
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Could Allah be Great for Democracy? Randy Boyagoda reviews Michael Novak's The Universal Hunger for Liberty.
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The Economists and the Death Camps Nasser Behnegar reviews Architects of Annihilation: Auschwitz and the Logic of Destruction, and discusses the authors' theory that the holocaust was a synergy between Nazi racism and economic thinking.
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Social Security a Thornier Issue for Conservatives Than One Might Think Social Security reform has long been an issue of contention for Republicans. Andrew E. Busch discusses the problem and benefits of tackling the rough issue of reforming the future of Social Security.
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The Logic of the Colorblind Constitution Harry V. Jaffa discusses the crisis of America as it relates to the interpretation of the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
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Ignoble Liars and Noble Truth-Tellers Harry Jaffa critiques Earl Shorris's interpretation of Leo Strauss
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Remembering Why We Fight While the Iraq War became increasingly unpopular, and the Abu Ghraib scandal put a black-eye on the conduct of U.S. Soldiers, William J. Bennett reminds us why we fight,
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Repeal the 16th Amendment Larry P. Arnn and Grover Norquist discuss repealing the 16th Amendment
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American Meditations Christopher Flannery discusses American attitude and what it takes to be "distinctively American."
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The ACLU Versus Freedom of Assembly Ben Boychuk criticizes the ACLU for creating its own brand of social-engineering
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It's Not Just About Money The political origins of the 16th Amendment, and the fallout from its passage.
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A 'Duty' To Pray? Ben Boychuck discusses faith and the importance of morality as a defense of liberty.
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Winston and Clementine: Happily Ever After Larry P. Arnn discusses the marriage of Winston Churchill and Clementine Hozier.
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U.S. Has Right To Bomb, But Is Bombing Right? Larry Arnn asks, "was it the right decision to begin bombing Yugoslavia ?"
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The Birthday of Our Constitution Larry P. Arnn discusses the Constitution and the system it created.
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The Theology of the United States Thomas West discusses religious liberty as it was understood by America's Founders.
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Leo Strauss, the Bible, and Political Philosophy Leo Strauss, the Bible, and Political Philosophy
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The Political Conditions of Legislative-Bureaucratic Supremacy John Marini discusses the constitutional crisis of our modern Congress.
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Can There Be Another Winston Churchill? Dr. Harry Jaffa contemplates Churchill, statesmanship, modern politics, and the great trial of WWII and Nazi Germany.
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