LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Rob Shimshock A University of Chicago professor argued in support of euthanasia of extremely sick or deformed newborn, according to a Thursday report. Jerry Coyne, an ecology and evolution professor at the university, made the case in a July post on his personal blog, reported The College Fix. “If you are allowed…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Rob Shimshock A student group demanded reparations for slavery and the creation of an African american studies department in an article published in early June and first reported Monday. Reparations at UChicago Working Group, a student group at the University of Chicago, made these demands and others in a…
Welcome Letter To Students Warns Them Of Disagreement, Discomfort, and a Lack of “Safe Spaces” or “Trigger Warnings” By Avens O’Brien Trigger Warning: This piece includes mention of free speech, disagreement, controversy and common sense. Forgive the snarky opening complete with a trigger warning, but this week, the University of Chicago said something that…
Juliegrace Brufke The Trans-Pacific Partnership would marginally boost job growth, income levels and exports in the U.S., according to a study published Wednesday by the International Trade Commission. The commission estimates the landmark trade deal negotiated between 12 Pacific Rim countries – signed by President Barack Obama earlier this month, but not yet approved by Congress – would increase real…
Milton Friedman: Chile’s Savior by Jose Nino [dropcap size=small]N[/dropcap]early 40 years ago, Chile was experiencing one of the most severe crises in its history. Two years removed from a military coup that overthrew the Marxist government of Salvador Allende, Chile was still in economic dire straits. When the military government of Augusto Pinochet assumed power…
Conspiracy theories have the potential to make or break any conversation. Like-minded people may discover fellow believers, while others instantly tune out the crazies. But new research conducted by the University of Chicago states that 50% of Americans subscribe to at least one conspiracy theory. Even the more controversial subjects like 9/11 have a larger…