Category: Culture
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The Unforeseen Consequences of a Shrinking Population
As someone born near the Baby Boom’s peak, I remember when many people worried that the world’s population was growing too fast. Today, however, the opposite is true. Birth rates have collapsed worldwide, and we now face the prospect of a shrinking population. Over two-thirds of the world’s population lives in countries with birth rates…
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The Importance of Modesty in Today’s Society: A Discussion Sparked by Rose Montoya’s Controversial Toplessness
The recent controversy surrounding transgender influencer Rose Montoya’s toplessness at President Biden’s Pride celebration on the White House lawn has sparked discussion about the value of modesty. Despite being banned from the White House for the display, Montoya received admiration from multiple right-wing provocateurs, which raises the question of what modesty is and why we…
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The Collapse of Birth Rates Worldwide: Challenges and Solutions
As a Baby Boomer, I was born during a time when many people were concerned about the rapid growth of the population. However, today we face a different problem – the collapse of birth rates worldwide, leading to a shrinking population. More than two-thirds of the world’s population live in countries with birth rates below…
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Transgender Influencer’s Topless Display at White House Sparks Conversation on Modesty
Transgender influencer Rose Montoya’s recent topless display on the White House lawn at President Biden’s Pride celebration has sparked a conversation about modesty. Despite being banned from the White House for the display, Montoya received admiration from multiple right-wing provocateur types, including radio host Clay Travis, who tweeted, “As a first amendment and boobs guy…
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The Economic Implications of a Shrinking Population
As a Baby Boomer, I was born during a time when people were concerned about the population growing too quickly. However, now the opposite is true. Birth rates have declined globally, and we are facing the possibility of a shrinking population. More than two-thirds of the world’s population lives in countries with birth rates below…
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Anne Brontë’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and the Importance of Faithful Masculinity
Anne Brontë’s novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, focuses on toxic masculinity. Although the book has its flaws, critics found it oddly brutal and doubted whether it was true to life. However, Brontë insisted that it was in a preface to the second edition. The central character, Arthur Huntingdon, is a cad who treats his…
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The Looming Population Crisis: What It Means for Our Future
As a Baby Boomer, I was born during a time when many people were concerned about the population growing too quickly. Nowadays, the opposite is true. Birth rates have plummeted worldwide, and we’re now facing the possibility of a shrinking population. More than two-thirds of the world’s population live in countries where birth rates are…
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The Heroic Rescue: A Reflection on Gender Roles and Thumos
When the author was twelve years old, his father risked his life to rescue a paraplegic man from a burning house in their village of Mt. Morris, located in the Appalachians. The man and his wife lived next door to the author’s family and were known for their loud and profane quarrels. One day, after…
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The Value of Modesty in a Public World
The recent controversy surrounding transgender influencer Rose Montoya’s toplessness on the White House lawn at President Biden’s Pride celebration has sparked a discussion about modesty. While some right-wing provocateurs have expressed admiration for Montoya’s actions, it’s important to consider the value of privacy and modesty in our lives. Modesty is the choice to give oneself…