Genes, Mutations, and Behavior May 17, 2015David Archibald
The fact that there is a laziness gene in the human genome shouldn’t be a surprise because there are genes for other things such as violence.
Three Fortunate Sons and the Humiliation of the Military January 11, 2014Deborah C. Tyler
Among Vietnam veterans are three highly decorated men who hold the highest levels of power -- John McCain, John Kerry, and Chuck Hagel. Together, they indicate the immense cultural shift in American consciousness that emerged during the Vietnam War.
Eerily Authentic: The AmericansApril 3, 2013Bernie Reeves
An example of ongoing political warfare, perfected by the KGB during the Cold War, was unintentionally revealed recently.
Why the NRA is Right about Hollywood March 19, 2013Selwyn Duke
Much fire has been directed at gun advocates in general and the National Rifle Association in particular. In response, the organization has implicated Hollywood and popular culture in general for mainstreaming mindless violence.
Four Tiers of Failure: How the LGBT Lobby Dominates March 1, 2013Robert Oscar Lopez
It is time for a quick postmortem of what went wrong with the traditional marriage movement, so we can do better for the next round of battles, and perhaps win the war in a few decades.
A Nation Adrift November 13, 2012Steve McCann
It is now an unquestionable reality that the United States is no longer the beacon of freedom and hope for all mankind, as America careens toward not only a fiscal cliff, but a societal one.
Mitt's Lesson on Discretion August 8, 2012Richard F. Miniter
Mitt Romney's refusal to supply ten years of tax returns is an important defense of privacy, just as it is being lost by nearly everyone.
Corporate Culture/National Culture July 20, 2012Trevor Thomas
Two longstanding and well-known American corporations have reaped very different rewards for their very different positions in the marriage debate.
Thanks, Cher July 2, 2012Jeffrey Folks
Thank you, Cher, for revealing what Hollywood liberals really think of America.
The Grim Logic of 'Fairness' June 13, 2012Mitch Smith
Be it ancient Egyptian, Mayan, Minoan, or other old cultures, or the states of the 21st century, we simply don't have any examples that have distributed a society's wealth equally among its citizens.
Volkswagen's 'sexist' 1964 ad: the data April 23, 2012David Paulin
In 1964, "sexism" had yet to enter America's popular lexicon -- and nor its list of taboo behaviors. So there was no national uproar when Volkswagen started running ads that would now be considered politically incorrect and sexist
The Handbasket Express April 18, 2012Daniel Reilly
Often one hears the refrain that today's generation is significantly worse than the previous generation -- but the fact that each generation receives a similar criticism does not mean that the criticism is incorrect.
Two Cheers for the Hoodie April 8, 2012Ed Kaitz
Since the White House, members of Congress, civil rights leaders, and others are now promoting the "hoodie," it's worth taking some time to consider its advantages in these rather uncertain, tribal, and thoroughly pedestrian times.
Lessons from Lotto April 2, 2012Jeannie DeAngelis
Four of my co-workers and I kicked in 20 bucks apiece and bought 100 Mega Millions lottery tickets. The fantasies we voiced waiting for the drawing are quite revealing.
On Restoring American Individualism March 31, 2012Daren Jonescu
If public disapproval of particular Obama policies is to become a lasting movement toward societal renewal, then the conservative's primary objective must be the restoration of American individualism.
Pity the Poor Working Chump March 26, 2012Anthony W. Hager
There's one participant in Washington's war on poverty who's routinely ignored, one whose plight the pointy-headed elites never champion: the working chump.
A Racism Hardly Mentioned March 25, 2012Robert J. Mack
Why is anti-Semitism, the racism leveled at Jews, hardly mentioned? We hear and read all the time about racism against African-Americans or Latinos, but racism against Jews is hardly ever exposed by the media or castigated.
The Coming Clash of Worldviews March 23, 2012John McLaughlin
Emerging out of the rhetorical fog of the 2012 presidential campaign is the shape of something far more fundamental: a stark oncoming clash of worldviews demanding resolution.
The GOP and the Upscale Vote March 13, 2012Christopher Chantrill
Where was the upscale voter as the sturdy working class in the United States was ripped apart and transformed into the unmarried, non-working, single-parent underclass?
The Real War on Women March 12, 2012Karl Spence
The real war on women is being waged not by conservatives, but by liberals. Republicans should call them on it.
Freedom vs. the Secular Seminary March 11, 2012Christopher Chantrill
The American university goes from strength to strength churning out research, from climate science to social science, that is pleasing to its government funders and, following the Death of God, it has turned itself into a seminary for secular religion.
The Audacity of Ambition February 27, 2012Scott Mayer
President Obama seems to be downsizing the American Dream, speaking of "unrealistic expectations" and "that small measure of an American Dream."
The Poison in Our Polity February 25, 2012Mark W. Hendrickson
We have descended into a dog-eat-dog, predatory society in which one knows that he is surrounded by citizens plotting to grab some of his property.
A Blind Eye toward Athens February 25, 2012Gary Horne
From ancient Greece to the present day, free enterprise has proven time and again to be the best strategy for society.
The Phony Saints of Liberal Land January 20, 2012James Lewis
I don't know any conservatives who think they are saints. Funny thing -- I know lots of liberals who just know with absolute certainty that they are holier than thou.
Castrating Children January 19, 2012Fay Voshell
Here in the USA, supposedly an enlightened country, a couple appears intent on doing by chemical means what a knife would otherwise achieve.
Take This Job, and Keep the Change January 9, 2012Jeffrey Folks
Every era in American culture has its signature song. For the late 1970s, the era of gas lines, stagflation, and national decline, it was Johnny PayCheck's "Take This Job and Shove It." Now, the Obama era may have its own musical tag.
The Left's Heart of Darkness January 7, 2012Bruce Walker
We can't go on like this. All we love, all we cherish, all we hope for is spiraling down a long, snaky drain into the leftist heart of darkness.
Green Blue Laws January 4, 2012Noam Neusner
The retro-puritanical environmental movement has resorted to the equivalent of blue laws -- a state-imposed ban on otherwise harmless behavior to satisfy the moral urgings of a powerful political bloc.
Victimology and the Phony 'Digital Divide' January 3, 2012John Bennett
When someone says that poor black kids don't have "access" to technological resources, he's probably making things up. Different racial groups simply have different preferences and priorities when it comes to purchasing gadgets.
America: The Living Portrait of Dorian Gray January 1, 2012John Griffing
All things considered, Americans can no longer say that "the flag still stands for freedom, and they can't take that away." Nor can they utter in passing the words "at least I know I'm free."
How to Break a Camel's Back December 29, 2011Daren Jonescu
Desirable as defeating President Obama is, the calamity awaiting America just a few paces further along its current path makes mere electoral victory inadequate.
A World without Schoolteachers December 26, 2011Richard F. Miniter
The Kindle and Nook may make for not only the most important advance in reading since Gutenberg, but also, quite likely, a major lesson in unintended consequences.
Salvation Army Troop Withdrawal December 21, 2011Tom Thurlow
A funny thing happened on my way to shop at Target yesterday: there was no Salvation Army guy with the little red kettle collecting money! What gives?
One Cheer for Democracy December 17, 2011Jeff Lipkes
You can send thousands of American soldiers to their death in "nation-building," but you can't build a nation that shares America's political values. That takes centuries, and it takes people who value the kind of society Americans value, or used to.
Obama Didn't Get the 'Truce' Memo December 15, 2011Jan LaRue
The Obama administration, predictably, is not calling a "truce on social issues," as Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) suggested that the next president should do.
Pro-Male Affirmative Action? December 15, 2011Carrie Lukas
In a culture quick to claim victim status, the existence of a concerted effort to hush up systematic discrimination may seem surprising -- particularly, when that discrimination is against women.
A World without Men? December 10, 2011Matt Patterson
Now that a world without men seems to be at least on the cusp of possibility, it's worth considering for a moment, I think, what such a world would really be like. Careful what you wish for, ladies.
Moral Equivalence in the New Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyDecember 9, 2011Peter Wilson
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (opening nationally December 9) is in many ways a brilliant new adaptation of the John Le Carré novel, with Gary Oldman in the role of George Smiley. And yet, it wouldn't be John Le Carré without what the left calls "moral complexity."
A Kentucky Funeral December 3, 2011Fay Voshell
Glenn Roland Voshell was buried on a hill on his Kentucky farm last week. "We can still do that here in Kentucky," his wife Gayle said. And so my brother was laid to rest on the land he loved.
The Casualties of the Government's War on Obesity November 30, 2011William Sullivan
"It takes a village to raise a child," as noted and self-proclaimed progressive Hillary Clinton advocates, and according to this mindset, the "village" should have not only the right, but the duty to save the child from irresponsible parents' hands.
Are markets intrinsically moral? November 20, 2011Jeremy Egerer
The mistaken belief that conservatives consider markets themselves forces of morality has found its way out of leftist circles and into what is left of a once-great Republican Party.
Politicizing the Farmers' Market November 14, 2011Peter Wilson
The politicization of the farmers' market is typical of the big government mentality that assumes that things work better when an outsider with superior understanding takes charge -- for a small fee, of course.
The Restoration of American Ingenuity November 5, 2011Jeremy Egerer
America's problem is not that Americans do not have liberty and rights, but rather that they cannot with any serious consensus define what liberty and rights are.
Define Sexual Harassment November 3, 2011Bob Weir
Mr. Cain is facing accusations that were not backed up by evidence. Should he lose his chance to reach the highest office in the land because of unsubstantiated statements? If he does, no man is safe.
Revelations of Time October 29, 2011Raymond Ibrahim
Without something "higher" to believe in, something distinctly metaphysical, all systems of belief gravitate towards nihilism.
Class Warfare Rhetoric and Reality October 18, 2011Mark W. Hendrickson
Many liberals don't think the "class warfare" label is fair. If liberals want to stop hearing "class warfare," they should stop practicing it
Race Betrayal October 17, 2011Steve McCann
The American Left can never allow the United States, regardless of the substantive progress made over the past fifty years, to relegate the nation's original sin to the past. Even if that means fomenting racial hostility
Bill Bennett's Finest Hour October 12, 2011Robert Morrison
He did it again. Bill Bennett strode into Washington's Omni Shoreham hotel on Saturday and taught us all a lesson in American history and civics.
Depending on the Government October 2, 2011Dera Enochson
We're all becoming more and more aware of the danger of depending on any government -- and especially the current one -- but this dependence runs deeper than most of us think.
How the Dual Income Destroys the Lower Classes September 25, 2011Jeremy Egerer
How the dual income contributes to American poverty has not been adequately addressed -- perhaps, considering how feminism pushes women into the workplace, because it is now culturally offensive to do so.
The Professional Poor September 24, 2011Albin Sadar
With class warfare on the march, it's important to understand the difference between the "genuine poor" in America and the "professional poor."
Why the Health Care System Can't Cure Cancer September 20, 2011Joel Levine, MD
To understand the real reason why we have not achieved our health care ambitions, we should ask what many editorials scrupulously avoid: why was American medicine so good for so long?
Petty jealousy of the rich September 17, 2011David Lawrence
How often have I heard from sallow, begrudging liberals that the gap between the rich and poor has gotten too great. Of course, these complainers are usually not really poor.
Inequality: It's a Good Thing September 14, 2011Jon N. Hall
Equality is the highest value of the American political left. So the left is always on the lookout for any trace of inequality. And of course they find it -- everywhere.
What Awaits Young Americans September 12, 2011George Scaggs
If twenty-somethings ever figure out what government has set them up for, the counter-culture unrest of the 1960s may look a picnic.
The Black Friday Effect September 10, 2011Michael Hoag
Rescinding promises to the mob is out of the question; there is a legal precedent for their elevated status and a fear of their power.
Tighten the Web on Flash Mobs August 29, 2011Noel S. Williams
We sometimes need to give up a bit of freedom for security, including restricting social networking sites that facilitate violence and general mayhem.
Our Daughters August 27, 2011Sally Zelikovsky
Feminists talk about empowering young women by focusing mainly on sexual expression and liberation, but do they ever talk about empowerment through self-restraint?
London's Hooligans August 27, 2011Mark W. Hendrickson
The days of violence were not protests and not riots. What happened in London was malicious hooliganism, nothing more.
Death of a Socialism Salesman August 23, 2011Steve Golac
The leader of Canada's socialist opposition party, the New Democrats, revealed more than he intended, in his deathbed letter to Canadians.
Pets, People, and Civilization August 22, 2011Rosslyn Smith
As the rest of world civilization moves toward institutionalizing humane treatment of animals, Muslim civilization remains committed to hostility toward dogs.
The 'Selfish' Rich August 21, 2011Charlotte Cushman
So now the Left has a new line of attack. Let's tell the public that the rich are intrinsically flawed. After all, that will justify stealing from them.
Silence of the Shepherds August 16, 2011Fay Voshell
Britain's religious leaders have failed in their duty. What needs to be heard there is not just the love and forgiveness part of the Christian tradition, but also a call to militant and muscular resistance against the great evil sweeping the land.
A New Role for Baby Boomers August 15, 2011James V. Capua
The entitlement crisis: an opportunity for proto-Geezers of the Baby Boom finally to stop whining and make themselves useful
The More We're Connected, the Less We're Connected August 13, 2011George Scaggs
As society increasingly texts and tweets away, relations with our fellow man are suffering for it. Paradoxically, as we gain more tools to communicate with one another, our words seem to have less meaning.
Yes, it's porn August 13, 2011Fay Voshell
Is there anyone out there who defends the latest trend toward younger and younger fashion models outrageously posed as sexual bait for perverts?
Class Warfare Erupts Into Just Plain Warfare August 11, 2011Joseph Ashby
Lately it seems the only thing more sobering than America's creeping decline is Europe's rapid decline. The riots in London put a painfully fine point on the dark future that awaits us.
Racial Sensitivity Through the Looking Glass August 10, 2011John T. Bennett
We have arrived at a peculiar moment in the annals of racial sensitivity, in which thoughtless videotaped rudeness evidently is a bigger concern than actual violence. A recent set of events demonstrates this.
London Bridges Falling Down - Why? August 9, 2011J. Robert Smith
The conventional wisdom has it that cuts in government services and poverty are driving these hooligans into Britain's streets. Certainly, the left has a vested interest in promoting that viewpoint.
It Strikes Me As Odd August 6, 2011Victor Volsky
As a refugee welcomed to these shores, I love America. But certain things about my adopted country puzzle me.
Teachers and the Question of Corporal Punishment August 6, 2011Jeremy Egerer
If society will not grant anyone authority to properly educate children, then the world's most prominent republic will have nothing better than overgrown babies as its constituents.
Animal Husbandry for People July 31, 2011Fred C. Kopp
Nontraditional childbearing has been around now for decades, so the shock value has worn off. Except for gay marriage, that is, which has expanded the designer-baby universe exponentially.
Give The Post Office A Break July 30, 2011Bernie Reeves
I come to defend the Post Office, the whipping boy of the Republic, the symbolic repository of all that ails America. The poor Post Office never receives a compliment, only criticism.
The Gray Lady's Sexual Agenda Revealed July 29, 2011Tara Servatius
Giddy after the recent legalization of gay marriage in New York, the editors at the New York Times are laying out the left's post-gay marriage agenda in the paper's pages for all to see.
Queer Theory vs. Reality in Chicago's Boystown July 22, 2011Robert Klein Engler
Things are not going well in the gay neighborhood Chicagoans call Boystown. It looks like the residents have to make a decision about how far they want to take queer theory.
Same-sex Marriage: No Gay Required July 21, 2011Fred C. Kopp
In a society constantly searching for loopholes and unintended consequences, it's curious how this little sidecar has mysteriously escaped our scrutiny
Sarah Palin's Grace Under Pressure July 18, 2011James Lewis
We are living in a poisonous time in American politics. The source of that poison is very clear. In case you were wondering, it's not the polite and well-behaved Tea Partiers.
The Worldview War July 16, 2011Brad Hughes
Secular humanism and Islam as co-belligerents on one side and Judeo-Christian America on the other.
The Education of a Compassionate Conservative July 4, 2011Ed Kaitz
The "compassion" card is the Holy Grail to a progressive Democrat. It's a philosophical ace in the hole that has allowed Democrats to rhetorically smother and intimidate Republicans for generations.
A Right to Kill July 3, 2011Fay Voshell
The society that embraces the death of innocents as a solution to its problems will itself inevitably die.
Critics Don't Get Tree of LifeJune 25, 2011Jack Cashill
Critics know they are supposed to like Terrence Malick, the reclusive auteur who has made just five films over the course of his 40-year career.
An Aristocracy of Incompetence June 24, 2011Keith Riler
An aristocracy of incompetence exists and has flourished, in which a self-crowned ruling class plays by different rules, rules that reflect their dim view of voters.
The War on the Family Rages On June 19, 2011Trevor Thomas
According to the U.S. Census, one-third of American children are growing up without their biological fathers, while 40% of newborn babies in the U.S. are delivered to unmarried mothers
Liberals Outsourcing Morality June 19, 2011Frank Ryan
Twenty-first-century liberalism uses the tax code to absolve itself of the moral responsibility to truly care for the very citizens they claim to be protecting.
Thoughts About My Dad June 19, 2011Lloyd Marcus
Even our neighborhood winos respected my dad; partly because he was a true man of God, but I believe mostly because Dad respected them.
To Sext, or Not to Sext June 17, 2011Jeffrey Folks
The case of Anthony Weiner will soon be forgotten, but unless the liberal culture of license is repudiated, scandals like his will become an ever more common occurrence.
Bimbo Feminism June 17, 2011G. Murphy Donovan
The sorriest aspect of philandering politicians is often their wives, the spouses who stand by their man and play the victim in the service of political viability.
Anthony Weiner: The Tweet Smell of Success June 14, 2011David Pietrusza
We have seen Anthony Weiner before. But not among the faces in the long line of disgraced, discarded political figures that have preceded him. In the movies.
Weiner's Choice June 12, 2011Mario Diaz
To Rep. Weiner, this is an unfortunate personal matter. The fact that he lied to our faces with an arrogant smile apparently carries no weight.
The Oedipal Left June 10, 2011James Lewis
The one Oedipal drama I keep seeing in real life is the left. They just keep doing it over and over again, as if they're compulsively playing Oedipus Rex.
Sex Sex Sex June 9, 2011Bernie Reeves
Sex rears its ugly head so often in today's human drama that the citizenry is indifferent.
Rep. Weiner and the Failure of Anger June 7, 2011Ed Kaitz
Lying, like bravery, generosity, and prudence, is acquired by habit, which becomes part of our character, and character determines conduct.
A Subtle Tyranny June 5, 2011Fay Voshell
Tyranny does not always initially come like the wolf on the fold, red in tooth and claw. Sometimes it comes tip-toeing on velvet little feet, quietly, one soft step at a time.
Mix It Up: Poetry Beyond the White House June 4, 2011Robert Klein Engler
Recently, the rap-artist Common, whose real name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn, was invited by Michelle Obama to present his "poems" to an audience of students.
The End of Family Pets? June 4, 2011Jack Curtis
Middle-class family pets are following the stay-at-home mom to the museum and if you think about it, for similar reasons.
Detroit's Death Rattle June 3, 2011Richard Butrick
The Muslim call to prayer can be heard all over Detroit -- the baleful sound of the adhan -- what President Obama called "the most beautiful sound on earth."
