There are fair and reasonable questions to be asked of any society that so deifies its celebrities and athletes the way that ours does. And we've also heard the "But baseball players and movie stars make so much, and teachers so little" arguments and, more than likely than not, have uttered a few of them ourselves.
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We're Chris-centric on this newest episode of "The RJ Moeller Show." To kick things off, R.J. has a conversation with Yahoo! News reporter Chris Moody. |
What exactly does capitalism offer us? On personal, political and economic levels, our authors have answered this question. Their topics may vary, but they all conclude that no economic system better allows for human flourishing. |
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It irks me that a dominant narrative about why Millennials don't grow up is "the economy made them do it." Millennials themselves believe this. About a fifth of them told Pew Forum pollsters they've delayed marriage and having children because of the economy. |
'Tis the season to display angel trees. I love the spirit of generosity that characterizes Christmastime. But, if our compassion goes awry, we can do more harm than good (like in this instance, when I totally missed the mark). Here are four tips to make your Christmas gift giveaway both compassionate and dignifying to those you serve. |
It's official. Bloated Black Friday has outgrown its britches and expanded into Thanksgiving Thursday. In her article, "Black Thursday, a turkey of an idea," Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary reports that "This year, Wal-Mart will open at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving..." |
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Every year, during the third week of November, American grocery stores are swarming with patrons as families prepare today's Thanksgiving meals. As we consider and give thanks for all of the things we take for granted, we ought to be thankful for capitalism. 1 Comment |
It may sound shocking to say that I'm thankful for the "1%." But I am. One of many wise things I learned from my parents is to always be thankful for the blessings you have, because you never know when they will be taken away. |
First up on this week's episode of "The RJ Moeller Show:" an in-depth interview with James Pethokoukis. James Pethokoukis is a columnist and blogger for the American Enterprise Institute. |