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“The kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.” (1 Corinthians 4:20)
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“The kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.” (1 Corinthians 4:20)
How many times in your life have you played the game Scattergories?
As a student, it’s impossible not to feel powerless in D.C. The ineffective federal bureaucracy and out-of-touch politicians are on full display there. For that reason, I have always been hesitant to enter the federal district.
I’ve always been a fan of television shows from the 60s.
Last Thanksgiving, I stuck around campus and had a little free time on my hands. So I decided to go on my Kindle to find a book.
What is the value of being free? This question has always been debated in America. American governing attitudes have always been a little different from that of other Western democracies. Political science books routinely say that we value freedom and personal autonomy a little more than citizens of other nations do.
There is no question that government waste has played a role in creating a huge fiscal problem in America. Some of this waste occurs with the day-to-day activities of our elected officials. For example, the Senate refused to privatize their dining room until June 2008, even though it lost $18 million over a period of 15 years.
Penn has many things going for it. But there is one area where it has not reached its full potential.
I’ve always believed that one of the key reasons to follow sports is for the lessons they provide in our own lives.
The ancient Greeks and their Roman successors were obsessed with the idea of hubris.
Recently, a person whom I consider a mentor and good friend had a son.
Last Saturday morning, I left the confines of Penn with two other people to participate in an important expression of political activism that rises above simple politics.
Local elections matter. One thing that has been clear while working with the College Republicans is that it has become very common for our political activities and discussions to solely focus on national issues.
There will always be times in life in which we struggle. In those difficult times, we often face a choice: are we going to become bitter or are we going to become better?
One of the most dangerous cognitive fallacies that researchers have identified in humans is something called the recency effect.
Let’s say you have a group of friends who are interested in Impressionist art.
I’ve always believed that one of the most important qualities is to assume you aren’t as smart as you think you are.
The other day, someone told me that he had long given up having an interest in public affairs for one reason alone: he’s come to the conclusion that the vast majority of public figures are out for themselves.
The modern-day research university has thousands of moving parts. When one of these parts heads off track, who should step up to fix it?
What makes a research university different?