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Finding Freedom in “Walden”
180 years after Henry David Thoreau moved to Walden Pond, we can learn a lot from his ideals, even when he didn’t live them out perfectly
Aug 8
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Bryan Gentry
Short Videos as Digital Folklore
The rise of short videos has fueled a surge in creativity, but it’s dealt a blow to literacy in society
Jul 29
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Andrey Mir
We Try Harder
How two foreign countries made me think about two American cities
Jul 28
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Addison Del Mastro
Boundaries Are Bridges, Not Walls
Navigating times of division demands that we find ways to stay connected
Jul 23
Teaching Etiquette at a Think Tank
Even in the informal culture of contemporary America, manners still matter
Jul 17
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Karlyn Bowman
Public and Private Transportation Initiatives Help Vulnerable Tennessee Mothers
Tennessee’s abortion ban heightens state responsibilities for helping with prenatal and postpartum care
Jul 16
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Michael Puttré
Oh My Darling Dandelion?
Is shame really an effective strategy for making people ‘do the right thing’?
Jul 15
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Addison Del Mastro
It’s a Small, Small World
All roads—even North Dakota ones—lead to Rome
Jul 2
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James Lileks
Yes! We Have No Bananas
Some societies have more taboos than others, perhaps due to the longevity and strength of a shared cultural tradition
Jun 27
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Addison Del Mastro
Weighing In on the New Weight Loss Drugs
Can we have our cake and eat it too?
Jun 25
The Mortalist
The bonds that connect us to each other and our world will always be stronger than the cult of death
Jun 23
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Martin Gurri
The 'Woke' Lie That Broke America
It wasn’t the professors who rewired the culture. It was the editors.
Jun 16
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John Mac Ghlionn
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