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Let's Recapture the Spirit of 1976: News Article - Independent Institute
In 1976, at least 90 percent of Americans graduating from high school wore on their cap and gown some Bicentennial symbol. Meanwhile, the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage took seven different routes beginning in Washington state, Texas, Minnesota, and other locations, to converge on Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
Let’s Recapture the Spirit of 1976 In 1976, millions proudly recommitted themselves to the American experiment. Today, we should do the same.
In 1976, at least 90 percent of Americans graduating from high school wore on their cap and gown some Bicentennial symbol. Meanwhile, the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage took seven different routes beginning in Washington state, Texas, Minnesota, and other locations, to converge on Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
Let’s Recapture the Spirit of 1976 In 1976, millions proudly recommitted themselves to the American experiment. Today, we should do the same.
In 1976, at least 90 percent of Americans graduating from high school wore on their cap and gown some Bicentennial symbol. Meanwhile, the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage took seven different routes beginning in Washington state, Texas, Minnesota, and other locations, to converge on Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
COMMENTARY | Two paths forward in Pope Leo's AI encyclical
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Whaples: Two paths forward in Pope Leo’s AI encyclical
How can we safeguard the human person in the time of artificial intelligence? Pope Leo XIV offers two broad pathways in his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. Its most persistent warning is that AI is putting too much power into the hands of too few people, especially those who design AI programs and run the AI giants.
Two paths forward in Pope Leo’s AI encyclical
How can we safeguard the human person in the time of artificial intelligence? Pope Leo XIV offers two broad pathways in his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. Its most persistent warning is that AI is putting too much power into the hands of too few people, especially those who design AI programs and run the AI giants.
Two Paths Forward in Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical
How can we safeguard the human person in the time of artificial intelligence? Pope Leo XIV offers two broad pathways in his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. Its most persistent warning is that AI is putting too much power into the hands of too few people, especially those who design AI programs and run the AI giants.
Trump Didn't Kill the Penny--Inflation Did | Robert M. Whaples
Most Americans of a certain age can remember the penny candy counter at their favorite mom-and-pop variety store. Both penny candy and traditional mom-and-pop stores are rarities today, though you can still find Tootsie Rolls, Mary Janes, jelly beans, red hots, chewable wax lips and other old-school favorites at specialty shops around the country. What you may not be able to find in the future is pennies. President Trump has ordered the U.S. Mint to stop producing them.
Trump didn’t kill the penny - inflation did Original
Most Americans of a certain age can remember the penny candy counter at their favorite mom-and-pop variety store. Both penny candy and traditional mom-and-pop stores are rarities today, though you can still find Tootsie Rolls, Mary Janes, jelly beans, red hots, chewable wax lips and other old-school favorites at specialty shops around the country. What you may not be able to find in the future is pennies. President Trump has ordered the U.S. Mint to stop producing them.
Reconsidering Inequality: Limitations and Opportunities
Published by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Robert Whaples (chapter 3) focuses on the topic of inequality. He identifies four concerns typically associated with inequality-objections to differences in status, objections to a mismatch between outcomes and merit, concerns about fairness, and the possibility that inequality causes other problems that threaten the fabric of society.
COMMENTARY: Did labor unions bring us the weekend?
At a Labor Day rally, Kamala Harris raised eyebrows by slipping into an odd accent to inform the audience that “you better thank a union member for the five-day workweek” and many other great things. Rather than cringe at her accent, however, it’s probably better to question the accuracy of the union talking points that Harris parroted. In the middle of the 1800s, the workweek was long — almost 70 hours in 1830.
Did Labor Unions Bring Us the Weekend? - Inside Sources
At a Labor Day rally, Kamala Harris raised eyebrows by slipping into an odd accent to inform the audience that “you better thank a union member for the five-day workweek” and many other great things. Rather than cringe at her accent, however, it’s probably better to question the accuracy of the union talking points that Harris parroted. In the middle of the 1800s, the workweek was long — almost 70 hours in 1830.
Did Labor Unions Bring Us the Weekend? – DC Journal - InsideSources
At a Labor Day rally, Kamala Harris raised eyebrows by slipping into an odd accent to inform the audience that “you better thank a union member for the five-day workweek” and many other great things. Rather than cringe at her accent, however, it’s probably better to question the accuracy of the union talking points that Harris parroted. In the middle of the 1800s, the workweek was long — almost 70 hours in 1830.
Did Labor Unions Bring Us the Weekend, as Kamala Harris Claims? | Robert M. Whaples
At a Labor Day rally, Kamala Harris raised eyebrows by slipping into an odd accent to inform the audience that you better thank a union member for the five-day workweek and many other great things. Rather than cringe at her accent, however, its probably better to question the accuracy of the union talking points that Harris parroted. In the middle of the 1800s, the workweek was longalmost 70 hours in 1830.
The Independent Review: The Independent Institute
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The Dumbest Generation Grows Up: From Stupefied Youth to Dangerous Adults By Mark Bauerlein (Regnery, 2022) Despite its off-putting title, this is a very insightful book.
Travels with Charley--and Hayek: An unexpected encounter with John Steinbeck in Monterey County. | Robert M. Whaples
In May I visited Monterey in California for a conference. Knowing that it is the heart of John Steinbeck country, I grabbed a beat-up copy of Travels With Charley a couple weeks before the trip. The book is a page turner and contains an interesting section that recounts Steinbecks homecoming. But it wasnt at all what I expected. I guess I was expecting the Steinbeck of The Grapes of Wrath. Lots of anger at capitalism, a story where every businessmanunlike the ones Ive metis mean.
Travels With Charley — and Hayek - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics
In May I visited Monterey in California for a conference. Knowing that it is the heart of John Steinbeck country, I grabbed a beat-up copy of Travels With Charley a couple weeks before the trip. The book is a page turner and contains an interesting section that recounts Steinbeck’s homecoming. But it wasn’t at all what I expected. I guess I was expecting the Steinbeck of The Grapes of Wrath. Lots of anger at capitalism, a story where every businessman — unlike the ones I’ve met — is mean.
WFU in the news: June 19-25, 2023
The critical need for intentional rest By Allison McWilliams | Psychology Today “The reality is as work expectations have steadily ramped up over time, opportunities to truly rest have diminished,” writes Assistant Vice President of Mentoring and Alumni Personal and Career Development Allison McWilliams.
We Need More Babies | Robert M. Whaples
When I was born near the Baby Booms peak, many people worried that the population was growing too fast. Today, the shoe is on the other foot. All over the world, birth rates have collapsed, and we face the prospect of a shrinking population. Over two-thirds of the worlds population lives in countries with birth rates below replacement, including India, China, the U.S., Brazil, and all of Europe.
Birth Rates: Underpopulation, Not Overpopulation, Is the Bigger Problem
All over the world, birth rates have collapsed, and we face the prospect of a shrinking population.
When It Comes to Inequality, We Should Count Our Blessings | Robert M. Whaples
Your next-door neighbor just added a big deck in back, and the guy across the street has a new Tesla in the driveway. They are pulling ahead, and you are falling behind. Nobody likes being outclassed. Meanwhile, there are poor people across town who live on half of what you make, and their kids sometimes go hungry. That, too, bothers you. Caring about status is innate to human beingsand, most likely, to all sentient lifeso we reflexively care about inequality.
Wednesday AM ~ TheFrontPageCover
To initiate the debate, Munger delivered the paper in a plenary session at the April 2018 meeting of the Association of Private Enterprise Education. We continue the debate with six papers that respond to Munger and Villarreal-Diaz’s cronyism argument.
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In this issue... Introduction: New Thinking about Social Justice By Robert M. Whaples Opting Out: A Defense of Social Justice By James R. Otteson Jr. Social Justice versus Western Justice SUMMARY ONLY By Daniel Guerrière Social Justice, Public Goods, and Rent Seeking in Narratives SUMMARY ONLY By Phillip W. Magness, Vincent Geloso Social Injustice and Spontaneous Orders SUMMARY ONLY By Jacob T. Levy Hayekian Social Justice SUMMARY ONLY By Kevin D.
To Protect The Environment, Pope Francis Should Look To Free Markets
As the Catholic Church marks five years into Pope Francis’ papacy, we should be grateful he has made environmental protection and helping the poor central themes of his work. Unfortunately, these noble aims are often undermined by the pontiff’s fondness for central planning by government and his antipathy for free-market capitalism.
Libertarians get social teaching wrong in book on Francis
One of my best friends sent me the book Pope Francis and the Caring Society, edited by Robert M. Whaples and with a foreword by the late Michael Novak. Having read it, I see this gift was intended as a Lenten penance. The book was published by the Independent Institute, a self-described think tank, but, as this book demonstrates, it would be better described as a factory for libertarian propaganda.
Pope Francis' Call To Alleviate Poverty: Sorry, Socialism Doesn't Work | Stock News & Stock Market Analysis - IBD
Pope Francis made waves 2-1/2 years ago when he published his bold and earnest encyclical "Laudato si'," which tackles the crucial issue of how we can uplift the lives of the poor. Since then the pope has continued to raise numerous questions regarding free-market capitalism and to call for increased government powers to end poverty.
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It's time to eliminate the penny
Story highlights It costs taxpayers about 2.4 cents to make each penny Robert Whaples: Americans using the penny less as they turn toward electronic payments He says the U.S. Mint won't find a miracle metal that will make pennies worthwhile Whaples: People from across the political spectrum should unite to retire the penny If you've ever looked closely at a newly minted penny, you've probably been struck by its sheer beauty.
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