A proposed education regulation in Delaware allows children to self-identify as any race and gender regardless of reality. “All students enrolled in a Delaware public school may self-identify gender or race,” Regulation 225 says, and that will be maintained in … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Death of Reason a Bigger Problem than Sexual Harassment
Here we go again: AL FRANKEN ACCUSED OF KISSING, GROPING LA TV HOST WITHOUT CONSENT “I believe it is in the best interest of Minnesotans and of women everywhere for Senator Franken to resign, and to set an example to … Continue reading
I Wish Republicans Were A Lot Meaner
The problem with Republicans? They need to become a whole lot meaner. Democrats and progressives are really, really mean. They see themselves as sensitive and morally superior souls. And this fuels their meanness all the more. Democrats and progressives, when … Continue reading
Joe Biden Opposes Rape: A True Profile in Courage for 2020!
From The Daily Wire: Joe Biden is trying to pad his resume in anticipation of a potential 2020 Presidential run, and he’s turning to none other than Lady Gaga to help him bolster his community service credentials. The former Vice … Continue reading
Why We Have Two Systems of Justice in America
I hear the claim made routinely on talk radio and podcasts that we have two systems of justice in America: One for the ordinary citizen, and one for connected and powerful politicians (or their wealthy friends who give them donations). … Continue reading
The Truth About Fascism: And Why Its Name is NOT Donald Trump
To hear most of the media talk, President Donald Trump is a “fascist”. But do people who make this claim even know what a fascist is? Politically speaking, fascism refers to a system of government control over the life of … Continue reading
My Take on “10 Reasons American Teens Are More Anxious Than Ever”
Writing at Psychology Today, psychotherapist Amy Morin offers “10 Reasons American Teens Are More Anxious Than Ever”. Do we really know teens are more anxious than ever? More anxious compared to when? And how do we know? We can’t take … Continue reading
In the Midst of Evil, Why Do So Many Stay Silent?
In light of the Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and all the other emerging scandals, many are asking, “Why do people stay silent in the face of evil?” In a recent article, columnist Ben Shapiro answers it this way: The answer … Continue reading
Cambridge University and Another Example of the “Outrage Society”
UK’s Cambridge University physical sciences professor came under fire this week from mental health campaigners and students after he suggested undergraduates will have to work hard and abstain from drinking to pass the course. Eugene Terentjev draw [sic] the fury … Continue reading
$23,000 per U.S. Citizen to Fight Wars Against Terrorism: Got Your Money’s Worth Yet?
The United States is expected to spend nearly $6 trillion through 2018 on government-wide costs related to the wars waged in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria since 2001, reveals a study by Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. … Continue reading
Marie Curie Hits on an Important Component of Happiness
Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. –Marie Curie … Continue reading
Coping With Self-Righteousness About Gun Control & Much Else
An opinion column by Tomi Lahren reads: “‘Self-Righteous, Gun-Hating Liberals’ Using Texas Tragedy to Push Gun Control. Lahren is responding to the self-righteous tweet by Chelsea Handler on Sunday that read: “Innocent people go to church on Sunday to honor … Continue reading