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Last time Lucien Greaves found himself in hot water over a photograph, he had his private parts on display. In July 2013, Greaves gained widespread media attention for placing his scrotum on the gravestone of the Reverend Fred Phelps’s mother as a protesting gesture against the homophobia of the Westboro Baptist Church. The church was …
Has Taylor Swift Ever Been More Popular? Taylor Swift is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge in popularity. She is at the helm of a groundbreaking tour aptly named the Eras Tour. Not only that, but a concert-film version of the show is set to hit theaters nationwide, causing Hollywood studios to scramble to reschedule their …
Here they come, two by two, the classic cars of America. The 1970s muscle cars, the ’60s coupes, and the ’50s sedans—“kandy-kolored” (to borrow Tom Wolfe’s phrase) beauties that came off the line in the golden age before the catalytic converter, when rich black smoke pooled above the beach lot where the boys gathered. These …
Why Military Intervention in Mexico is a Dangerous Idea Today’s Republican Party has shifted towards a policy of isolationism or, more positively, realism and restraint when it comes to foreign affairs. While they decry “endless wars,” particularly in the Middle East, Republicans have surprisingly become more hawkish when it comes to America’s southern neighbor, Mexico. …
The year was 2020, and schools abruptly closed. Kids Zoomed into kindergarten, and someone had to supervise them. Disproportionately, that task fell—because of course it did—to moms. So out of necessity, the moms quit their jobs. Thus began America’s first female recession. Beyond the immediate trauma of job and income loss, economists worried that this …
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When news breaks of an email breach, it’s natural to feel sympathetic towards the victims and want to extend our support. Personally, I dread the thought of anyone accessing my emails from a decade ago, as I’m certain there are messages that would strain my relationships with friends, exes, and colleagues. Hand over your email …
Did Trump Really Support Striking Autoworkers? Here’s What Actually Happened Reporters often find themselves in a situation where they have “reported themselves out of a story.” They start with a hunch or a tip, but when they investigate the facts, the story doesn’t pan out. However, some reporters cling to their initial narrative and ignore …
Stay up to date with Arthur’s latest columns by signing up to receive an email notification whenever a new one is released. Achieving overall well-being requires two essential tasks: increasing happiness and managing unhappiness. To determine where to begin, self-evaluation can provide valuable insights. The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) test is an effective …
The concept of building new cities dates back to ancient times, as seen in the pages of Genesis. The first urbanists expressed their desire to construct a towering city in the heavens to establish their own identity and avoid being scattered across the earth. However, God intervened and thwarted their plans, condemning them to rely …