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Georgetown University’s description of its philosophy program promises to equip students "with important skills for living with themselves from day to day.” (Photo of John Carroll statue in front of Healy Hall from iStock/aimintang)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Joseph J. Dunn
Liberal arts universities face the twin crises of an enrollment decline and a perception of irrelevancy. They should abandon any squeamishness about using better marketing techniques.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels strikes out against the Oakland Athletics during a spring training game on March 28, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
John W. Miller
It’s time for baseball season, and that means games that are too long, teams that aren’t competitive and the exploitation of minor league players. Blame the major leagues and their monopoly status.
The price for a gallon of regular-grade gasoline is shown at a service station in Denver on March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
John W. Miller
Our natural impulse is to do whatever it takes to keep gasoline and other prices low. But should it be cheap to further endanger our planet?
FaithFaith and Reason
Lucia A. Silecchia
Since the spring of 2021, millions of Americans have left the workforce, and many may not intend to return. Humanity’s complex relationship with work is worth revisiting in light of today’s so-called Great Resignation.
A hiring sign hangs in the window of a Taco Bell in Sacramento, Calif. on July 15, 2021. The Covid-19 pandemic’s “Great Resignation” has shown that workers have more power than they had realized. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
John W. Miller
Last year, a record 47 million Americans quit their jobs, and it was not because of laziness. Here are five major reasons for what is being called The Great Resignation.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Sarah Vincent
Cryptocurrency is our culture’s idolatrous golden calf. We need to save ourselves (and our planet) from its empty promises.