Daily Dose of Reason
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Individual Rights are Entitlements — Not Gifts from Anyone
July 6, 2026John Locke strongly believed that rights are natural. In his foundational work, "Two Treatises of Government" (1689), he argued that every individual is born with... read more
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The Nation of the Enlightenment in a Dumbed Down Era
July 5, 2026Vice President JD Vance called on Americans to “reject the view” of the United States that sees only the sins of the nation, instead of... read more
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July 4 & the Ruling Elite: A Clash of Contradictions
July 4, 2026The elites tell us that your race determines your philosophical point of view. But here are two persons of the same (black) race (Justice Jackson,... read more
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America’s Disingenuous 250th Birthday
July 3, 2026"A republic if you can keep it." How well have we kept it? A republic? No borders. Well, borders for the moment -- but we... read more
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Blue States Get More Blue; Red States Get Purple or Blue
Interesting, but not surprising. Virtually every state losing residents is a blue state; virtually every state gaining residents is a red state. It's not a... read more
Life's a Beach
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How NOT to Think Like a Victim
July 1, 2026People often ask me to explain what a psychotherapist does. Though I’m tempted to mumble something about secret... read more
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Someone Else’s Gain is Not Your Loss
June 24, 2026A Delaware Beaches reader emails that she’s resentful over other people’s success. Rich people, TV stars, neighbors who... read more
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Tips for Politely Getting Your Point Across
June 17, 2026It’s a rare couples’ session in my office where one of the parties doesn’t bring up the subject... read more
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An Excuse or a Reason — What’s the Difference?
June 10, 2026I have a friend who, when confronted with something he did wrong, often ends his explanation with, “Well,... read more
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Alternatives to Nagging
June 3, 2026As couples get more comfortable in therapy sessions, the subject of nagging sometimes comes up. I think we... read more













