Are We Proving Ben Franklin Right by Voting Ourselves Money?
Benjamin Franklin prophetically stated, “When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.” Polls establish a...
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Talking Politics in 2021: Lessons on Humility and Truth-seeking From Benjamin Franklin
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Mark Canada, Indiana University The previous year in the United States was a turbulent one, filled with political strife, protests over racism and a devastating...
Opinion: Dr. Franklin, You Will Soon Know If We Remain a Republic
Dear Dr. Franklin: In troubled times we are reminded that after the Constitutional Convention, you were asked what type of government do we have, a...
Raising a Great Man: Four Child-Rearing Practices Used By Ben Franklin’s Father
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Years ago, my father and I were volunteering in a class of inner-city preschoolers. One little boy was a particular handful, and my dad spent...