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Karoline Leavitt Is Actually Leaving the White House to Fight Socialism

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Wednesday that she is leaving her position as the public face of the Trump administration.

Common Sense May Be Returning to Marriages With Weekday Weddings

Weddings are a joyous occasion, and I’ve heard of at least three in my social circles in the upcoming months.

This Is More Than Just a Cure for Dating App Burnout

Just a few years ago, if a single individual mentioned his or her interest in dating or marriage, those within earshot would immediately ask, “Have you tried online dating?” It was as if those magical dating apps were the panacea that could cure even the most unlucky-in-love.

7 Wrong Assumptions About Public Schools

A news blurb on back-to-school sales gave me a tough dose of reality the other day.

America Is Sliding Toward Socialism – But Here’s How We Can Stop It

At a conference last June, a fellow attendee turned to me and began talking about Zohran Mamdani’s recent primary win in the New York City mayoral race.

Usha Vance and the Wisdom of Frugal Fashion

What famous people wear is always the talk of the town, a fact Second Lady Usha Vance is likely beginning to learn.

The Case for Bringing Back Matchmaking

As dating app fatigue grows, singles looking for marriage are left with a difficult question: Where are they actually supposed to meet someone?

The Hidden Financial Cost of Divorce Is No Joke

“June is bustin’ out all over,” the old Rodgers and Hammerstein song tells us, and escorting its arrival are dozens of weddings, for, as another old show tune explains, “Oh, they say when you marry in June / You’re a bride all your life.

Cicero’s 5 Steps to a Good Conversation

We’ve all been there.

4 Reasons Hollywood Has Trouble Getting a Box Office Hit

There’s been a lot of chatter in recent weeks about the new movie “Project Hail Mary.” With a tone of pleasant surprise, both average folks and critics have noted that, for once, Hollywood produced a decent, enjoyable film.

Erika Kirk and Budget-conscious Fashion

The big news of the weekend was yet another assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Why Reinstating Cursive Is a Profoundly Progressive Idea

I’ve spent many happy hours volunteering in a program for inner-city children in Minneapolis since I was a teen.

Like It or Not, It’s Time To Do Away With No-Fault Divorce

Raise your hand if someone close to you – friend, relative, co-worker – has been personally touched by divorce.

Is There Archeological Evidence for the Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus?

For Christians around the world, this is the most important week of the year, leading toward Good Friday when Jesus Christ was crucified, and culminating in Easter Sunday, when Christ achieved victory over death through His resurrection.

Annie Holmquist: Dress for Success, Not for Chili’s

Several years ago, I joined some friends on a trip to Mackinac Island, a place famous for its Victorian culture and ban on automobiles.

Why the American Founders Would Approve of the Current Bible Reading trend

When I was in middle school, I competed in a summer reading contest with a prize for those who read the most books, writing a paragraph about each as proof of readership.

Why Name-calling Is a Sign of a Poor Argument

“Racist!”

Fed Up With Screens, Parents Are Demanding a Return to Pen and Paper in the Classroom

Not so very long ago, school districts and education leaders told us that technology in the classroom was essential to the success of our students.

Worried about ICE’s impact on school funding? Let’s focus on education savings accounts instead.

If the last month or so has taught us anything, it’s that pretty much every area of life in Minnesota has been affected by the presence of ICE.

American Girl’s Quest to Squelch the History That Birthed It

Want to make a millennial woman feel old?