Jim Boggess of Flemington, New Jersey has caused an uproar after he posted a sign at his place of business which reads “Celebrate your white heritage in March, White History Month.” Boggess remarked to NJ.com: “No matter what you are — Muslim, Jewish, black, white, gay, straight — you should be proud of what you are….
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by Jose Nino “The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.” –Winton Churchill A powerful observation by one of the greatest statesmen of the 20th century and an observation that is still relevant now more than ever. Bloomberg’s latest survey data…
I don’t tend to use the word “privilege” very often, except in reference to myself. My privilege. I use it to basically acknowledge when someone else is going to say “oh you’re so lucky, I wish I had those various advantages” instead of letting me believe I earned what I have through hard work. I’m…
by Josh Guckert The U.S. May Be More Socialist Than You Think 1. Social Security Social Security was begun in 1935 as a means of taking care of older generations. At the time, the minimum age set to receive full retirement benefits was 65, as the average life expectancy was only 61. However, as the…
Paris, (AP) — France is introducing a new law effective this week which would require manufacturers to inform consumers of how long they can expect their televisions, cell phones or other appliances to last. This law is aimed to combat the so-called “planned obsolescence” — a term used to describe the way in which companies…
Who Would be the More Responsible President? A new report from Time has gathered the real estate information of all the potential presidential candidates for 2016 and conveniently placed them all in one place for us to mull over. Don’t mind if I do. According to the data that Time gathered (which they in fact…
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Does using Facebook make you a happier person? Or does it contribute to feelings of jealousy, envy, and social deprivation? A new longitudinal and experimental study by the American Psychological Association argues that Facebook usage may make your feelings of happiness decline over time. The study argues that their research shows declines in subjective well…
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