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American Military Strength: H. R. McMaster’s Call to Action

How should the U.S. deal with Russian aggression and Chinese economic warfare? In what ways should the U.S. go on the offensive? In Battlegrounds, General H. R. McMaster describes the global challenges that the U.S. faces. He believes they can be met under certain conditions. He urges the U.S. to remain vigilant against open aggression and to use the truth to counter the propaganda of oppressive regimes. Read more to learn McMaster’s recommendations regarding American military strength in the current global climate.

How the Baby Boomer Retirement Crisis Will Affect Everything

What is the Baby Boomer retirement crisis? How will it affect the economy and society at large? Economists have found that the U.S. labor shortage is mostly the result of the ongoing Baby Boomer retirement crisis that’s taken hold since the pandemic began. Their exodus from the workforce may tank the stock market, drag down economic growth, and push up inflation. Read on to learn about the host of problems connected to the Baby Boomer retirement crisis.

Diversity Is Strength: General McMaster on American Pluralism

Is diversity a strength or a weakness? How can it be leveraged to make America stronger against its adversaries? General H. R. McMaster argues that the U.S. can face its global challenges with long-term goals. One strategy he recommends is to turn American diversity into strength and reaffirm education as a fundamental bulwark of democracy. Continue reading to understand McMaster’s argument that diversity is strength.

Are AP Classes Worth It? 4 Reasons Why Critics Say No

Are AP classes worth it in high school? What are the negative effects of taking AP classes? Advanced Placement (AP) courses are designed to give high school students a head start on a college degree. But critics have called the program a “racket,” and recently, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized a proposed AP African American studies course as biased. Keep reading to learn why recent criticisms show that AP classes may not be worth the effort.

John Rawls’s 2 Principles of Justice (A Theory of Justice)

What are John Rawls’s two principles of justice? How might each principle influence the rules and distribution systems of society? Rawls’s principles of justice result from the original position. The principle of distributive justice states that everyone should have equal rights, liberties, and duties. The difference principle states that some inequality can be permitted in circumstances where it makes the least advantaged better off. Keep reading to learn about Rawls’s principles of justice as fairness.

John Rawls’s Theory: The 3 Rules Society Should Follow

What is John Rawls’s theory of justice as fairness? What would citizenship under the justice as fairness paradigm look like in the real world? Justice as fairness is the theory of justice resulting from the original position: a hypothetical scenario where a group of equals envisions a just society by means of unbiased, rational debate. Rawls argues that a fairly just society should allow people to live however they like, albeit with a few exceptions. Here are three areas where Rawls believes society should enforce certain duties and values.

Be Happy for Others’ Success: Benefits of Celebrating Others

Why should you be happy for others’ success? What Buddhist concepts relate to this philosophy? Finding happiness in life isn’t just about celebrating your own successes. According to Chris Hadfield’s book An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, you’ll be happier if you celebrate other people and their milestones. Discover why being happy for others’ success boosts your overall mood.

How to Accept Compliments and Praise as a Woman

Do you have trouble accepting compliments? Are you uncomfortable with receiving praise? Women are often taught to not accept praise because we’re meant to make excuses for our achievements in American society. But in Shonda Rhimes’s book Year of Yes, she wants to subvert this. Learn how to happily accept compliments as a woman below.

Why Black Homeowners Face Discrimination in Appraisals

The Millionaire Next Door and Wealth-Building

Why do Black homeowners face discrimination in appraisals? Have you or someone you know experienced bias in the home appraisal process? Black Americans regularly receive lower home valuations and suffer a host of economic, social, and educational consequences as a result. To address the discrimination that Black homeowners face in home valuations, the first step is diversifying the appraisal industry, which is 97 percent white. Read on to learn more about why Black homeowners face discrimination in home appraisals in the U.S.

Psychology Behind True Crime Obsession: Know the Red Flags

What’s the psychology behind true crime obsession? What are the warning signs of being obsessed with true crime? From anxiously awaiting updates on the college student murders in Idaho, to bingeing the latest episodes of My Favorite Murder, we love a true crime story. However, the psychology behind true crime obsession reveals the problems this obsession can cause and how to avoid them. Read on to learn the consequences of true crime obsession and the psychology behind it.