Daily Dose of Reason
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The Meaning of Serenity
August 1, 2025"You cannot change the wind, but you can adjust the sails." -- Elizabeth Edwards (American, 1949-2010) Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under... read more
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“Caracas on the Hudson”: Communism is Coming to the Big Apple
July 31, 2025Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that left-wing figures like New York City Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani are gaining traction among young voters who have grown... read more
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End the Fed
Resisting tremendous pressure from the Trump administration, the Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as two of President Donald Trump's appointees... read more
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“Hate Mail” Makes a Case for … Absolutely Nothing. Leftism in a Nutshell.
July 30, 2025The vitriolic "hate mail" I receive has one consistent theme running through it: "You can't say this." It doesn't say: "You're wrong, and this is... read more
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Democrat Party Mission: Destroy America’s Cities, Destroy America
July 29, 2025Here's a real picture of a woman recently attacked by thugs in Cincinnati, Ohio, a city run by a radicalized leftist Democrat. There were no... read more
Life's a Beach
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“Empty Nest” … Or a New Era for Your Marriage?
July 30, 2025“Empty Nest Syndrome.” What a great name! Though I’ve talked to many moms and dads who (frankly) see... read more
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What It Means to Have “Control Issues”
July 23, 2025It’s surprising how many people have a fear of flying. Many of those I encounter tell me that... read more
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The Pros and Cons of Retirement
July 16, 2025“Ahh, retirement—no more commute, no more responsibilities. I can’t wait!” The holy grail of retirement is the reward... read more
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Is It OK to Lie to Kids?
July 9, 2025I got some interesting responses to my recent column about the negative aspects of lying. A mother of... read more
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Honesty: the Best Policy for your Mental Health
July 2, 2025We all tell lies at one time or another. Most are little white lies to spare somebody’s feelings,... read more