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Banned Books Week paints parents in worst possible light. The truth is much more nuanced.
Children need to be surrounded by books that inspire and inform. But let's not pretend that parents shouldn't be at the center of determining when their…
 • Tim Swarens
CBS assimilates Bari Weiss' Free Press. It's a win for journalism and our democracy
News media tried to control the cultural and political narrative. Now, a rebel has joined the Empire and may spark a revival of good journalism.
 • Tim Swarens
Why are Americans unhappy? Maybe it's because we take so much for granted.
Gallup reports that Americans' satisfaction with life is declining even as life gets easier in many ways. Here's what we can learn about living with…
 • Tim Swarens
What does it mean to forgive? A remarkable example from a remarkable woman.
Erika Kirk's declaration about her husband's accused killer has made forgiveness newsworthy. Here's another amazing example of forgiveness by a woman…
 • Tim Swarens
It’s a good time to build bridges in wake of Kirk assassination
Strong forces are working to further divide Americans, but we can choose to reconnect instead
 • Tim Swarens
How badly is US healthcare ‘broken’? Here’s a dose of perspective
Americans’ healthcare system certainly has problems, but let’s not overlook the amazing progress we have seen
 • Tim Swarens
Is the world really getting worse?
Many trend lines are moving in the right direction, but you wouldn't know it from your news and social media feeds
 • Tim Swarens
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