by Publius | Feb 26, 2014 | Grey Matter
By Annie Lowrey | Imagine a late-night television commercial aimed at Washington’s wonks: Tired of your same old tax credits and grant proposals? Ever dreamed of a policy tool that improved children’s health, bolstered income and eradicated poverty — all without...
by Publius | Jan 30, 2014 | Course and Scholarship Updates
Is a ring even necessary anymore? With sexual mores so open and culture so willing to encourage cohabitation, are there any remaining reasons to consider “getting hitched”? AVERAGE TIME: 2 HOURS. 1,000 IMPACT POINTS. Sign in to the class here to learn...
by Prof. Jack Lewis | Jul 24, 2013 | Grey Matter
Compiled by Prof. Jack Lewis | As our society argues over the defining of marriage, it is also arguing over when to enter into that relationship as well. The following articles consider both marrying young and waiting from differing perspectives. Both are from...
by Publius | Jul 22, 2013 | Course and Scholarship Updates
Is the old model of “the family” obsolete? Many argue it should be, while others like G.K. Chesterton contend that it must be preserved. To which view are you married? AVERAGE TIME: 2 HOURS. 1,000 IMPACT POINTS. Sign in to www.freethinku.com to learn more about these...
by Prof. Jack Lewis | May 6, 2013 | Grey Matter
By Robert P. George | Masha Gessen is a talented writer. Her widely praised (and sharply critical) biography of Vladimir Putin is only the most recent of her books across a range of subjects from Russian history, to mathematics, to the social implications of modern...