Author: Nathan Evans
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Daniel Penny to be Arraigned for Homicide Charges in Manhattan Court
Daniel Penny is set to be arraigned in Manhattan criminal court on June 28 for two counts of homicide related to the death of Jordan Neely on May 1. A spokesperson for the office of Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg confirmed the arraignment date to the New York Post. Penny was indicted by a grand…
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Redlining and the Reality of Homeownership in Black Neighborhoods
As a black taxpayer, I’ve always heard about redlining, a practice that makes it harder for African Americans to obtain home loans in black neighborhoods. It’s a common belief that this practice is responsible for the lack of wealth in black families in comparison to their Caucasian counterparts. However, a recent academic deep dive into…
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Mike Pence’s Presidential Campaign: A Pro-Life Advocate with Concerning Views on Mass Shootings
Former Vice President Mike Pence recently announced his Republican presidential campaign and discussed his commitment to protecting innocent human life during a CNN town hall. Pence opposes abortion and advocates for adoption and paid family leave to help families flourish. However, his response to mass shootings was concerning. He initially suggested expedited executions for mass…
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Secretary Blinken’s Visit to Beijing: Prioritizing Engagement Over America’s Interests
Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently visited Beijing for two days, meeting with Chinese officials before securing an audience with President Xi Jinping. While high-level diplomatic contact with China is important, the State Department has prioritized engagement with China at the expense of America’s interests. The trip’s stated goal was to stabilize communication between Washington…
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Abortion Law in the United Kingdom: Exceptions Over Rights
Abortion law in the United Kingdom is not framed in terms of rights, but rather in terms of exceptions. The 1967 Abortion Act legalized abortion provided by registered medical practitioners under specific circumstances. Although the law amended the preexisting abortion ban, it did not repeal it. If the necessary conditions are not met, then abortion…
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Claims of Secret Government Program to Recover Crashed Alien Spacecraft Circulate
For over a week, claims of a secret government program to recover crashed alien spacecraft have been circulating. The claims were made by an intelligence-community insider, David Grusch, and have been embraced by popular right-wing media figures and self-identified UFO enthusiasts. However, some have pointed out that the claims bear an ominous similarity to previous…
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Celebrating Adam Smith’s 300th Birthday: A Look at the Scottish Enlightenment and its Influence on Smith’s Ideas
National Review Capital Matters is celebrating the 300th birthday of Adam Smith with a monthly Adam Smith 300 series throughout 2023. Each essay in the series will be written by various students of Smith’s thought and will be published on the 16th day of each month, in honor of Smith’s birthday on June 16. The…