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The Moralist

Decency still matters

A weary Transportation Security Administration officer in a crisp blue uniform standing in a vast, sun-drenched airport terminal during golden hour, looking out at a landing aircraft, symmetrical framing, 50mm lens, 4K HDR professional photography.
A weary Transportation Security Administration officer in a crisp blue uniform standing in a vast, sun-drenched airport terminal during golden hour, looking out at a landing aircraft, symmetrical framing, 50mm lens, 4K HDR professional photography.

Articles #

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Washington Betrays the Men Who Guard Our Borders #

Markwayne Mullin stood before a camera in Washington this week with a warning that should unsettle every home in the Republic. The Homeland Security Secretary confirmed that by the first week of May, the federal government will lack the funds to pay 240,000 employees. This looming default includes the 50,000 officers of the Transportation Security Administration who ensure the safety of our skies. Mullin noted that his department’s payroll is just over $1.6 billion every two weeks, and the emergency…

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Discipline Restored Following Sacrilege in Lebanon #

A stone crucifix lay shattered in the dust of Debel, a small Christian village in southern Lebanon. In a scene captured on social media, an Israeli soldier was seen using a sledgehammer to strike the head of a statue of the crucified Jesus. The act of vanity and violence, committed…

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Corporate Gluttony Threatens the American Family Table #

Cattle sourcing practices in the American West are the latest target of federal investigators. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced this week it has intensified its scrutiny of competition practices across the agriculture sector. Investigators are specifically examining whether major meatpacking firms have engaged in coordinated conduct to…

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Hollywood Machines Threaten the Human Creative Spirit #

Mathieu Kassovitz and other leaders in the film industry are confronting a future where the human actor is no longer required. Recent analysis from Forbes suggests that Hollywood’s “new math”…

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Lawlessness Marches Toward the World Cup #

Members of the National Guard kept a grim watch outside the Teotihuacan pyramids this week. The site, one of Mexico’s most frequented tourist attractions, was closed following a shooting that…

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In Brief #

Smithsonian Carousel Reopens for Families

The historic Gwynn Oak carousel reopened on the National Mall on Thursday, following a meticulous restoration. The attraction, which was first desegregated in 1963, remains a symbol of the slow but necessary march toward a more just community for our children.

Court Defends Dignity of Delivery Drivers

A Massachusetts federal court has denied a motion to compel arbitration in a case involving Bimbo Bakeries drivers. The court found that the workers, who alleged they were misclassified as independent contractors, are entitled to the protections of state wage laws.

Medical Breakthrough Offers Hope for Joints

Stanford University scientists have identified a protein called 15-PGDH that drives the breakdown of cartilage with age. Blocking this protein could one day make joint replacement surgery unnecessary, preserving the mobility of our elders.