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A President Like Me

This is what a lot of people say they want and this is the picture that most presidential candidates try to paint of themselves. They know what it’s like to come from a small town, to work hard for what … Continue reading

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Obama’s War on Religion [Take 2]

At the beginning of December I wrote about Rick Perry’s claim that Obama is waging war on religion. I thought we were done with this nonsense when Perry dropped out of the race to be the Republican nominee for President, … Continue reading

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Hey Government, Stay Out of My Reproductive Organs

Yesterday was the 39th anniversary of the historic supreme court decision, Roe v. Wade. President Obama took the opportunity to release this statement: As we mark the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we must remember that this Supreme Court … Continue reading

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It’s Just Not Worth It

Since I started working on my PhD last Fall I have become quite busy, as would be expected. There have been some unintended consequences of my lack of “free time.” I have come to realize the benefit of my busyness … Continue reading

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High Schoolers Working With Latin Manuscripts

Young scholars research ancient text: At Charlotte Country Day School, the dead language of Latin is coming alive. A small group of high-achieving junior and senior Latin students are spending their free time huddled around a computer screen with images of … Continue reading

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