Putting Self-Reflection on Paws

In Jostein Gaarder’s Sophie’s World, 14-year-old Sophie Amundsen begins receiving mysterious letters from a philosopher, encouraging her to consider deep questions about life, the universe, and what it means to be human. One day, she is tasked with considering the differences between humans and animals, and reflects on the differences between her cat and herself.

The Pessimist’s Guide to Global Affairs

There was once a time in the 1990s when Robert Kaplan was rightly regarded as a prophet. “Disease, overpopulation, unprovoked crime, scarcity of resources, refugee migrations, the increasing erosion of nation-states and international borders, and the empowerment of private armies, security firms, and international drug cartels”—this was the parade of horribles Kaplan bracingly foretold in

Israel To Surge Troops in Expansion of War on Hamas

TEL AVIV—Israel is poised to escalate its military campaign in the Gaza Strip after nearly 19 months of war.  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday approved plans to surge thousands of troops and expand military operations in the coming days, an Israeli official said, confirming Hebrew media reports. The security cabinet was scheduled to vote

The Mainstream Media vs. the Conservative Spouse

For the mainstream media, questioning the role of women in the workplace is alright as long as they’re c-words—conservatives, that is. This week’s target is Jennifer Hegseth, wife of Secretary of Defense Pete, whose husband evidently relies on her for professional advice and guidance. According to a Washington Post report published April 30, Jennifer Hegseth