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Editor's Picks- Afghanistan, Vaccine Passports, and Not the End of Andrew Cuomo

With a news cycle that runs at the speed of business, it can be hard to keep up with everything in the news. Here, after a long hiatus are this week's Editor's Picks of noteworthy news stories.

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Reflections on Leaving Afghanistan

The two decades of military operations in Afghanistan have come to an end. Here are some amateur reflections on what can rightfully, but unfortunately, called an era of war.

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A Pro-Family Sequel as Good as the Original- A Review of A Quiet Place 2 (some spoilers ahead).

If you didn't get around to seeing A Quiet Place 2 in the theaters, it is now streaming online. The same storytelling that made the first film a hit in 2018, is back in a tale about the power of the family to survive in harsh times.

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Using Literature to Reaffirm the Truths of Independence Day

Teaching the principles that make America exceptional has never been easy, especially now in our utterly divided times. So on this Fourth of July, perhaps we ought to try a different route to pass on our nation's founding principles- stories.

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Giving a Graduation Gift that Counts

As the 2021 academic year wraps up, some of us may know a recent high school or college grad. If we want our young people to grow and mature into responsible adults, perhaps we should rethink the graduation gifts we give them, and instead give them the seeds to something truly great in their lives.

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Remembering the Fallen

Despite all of the other distractions we have going on this weekend, let alone on this day, we should all take a moment today to stop what we are doing and think about, and pray for, those who gave their lives in defense of this country.

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When Hollywood Got it Right- A Retrospective on Quiz Show

If the recent Oscars ceremony are proof of anything, it's that Hollywood has little interest in pleasing audiences outside of a select group of elites. Every now and then, however, they make a truly great film. Here is a brief look back at one of those times when they made such a film.

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A Quiet Riot? Reflections on the Immediate Aftermath of the Derek Chauvin Trial

The trial of officer Derek Chauvin ended with a guilty verdict on all counts for his part in the death of George Floyd. So while the case is over, it is clear that its effects will have a long lasting presence across the nation.

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Following Our Lord Along the Path- A Good Friday Reflection

Given the current 'unpleasantness' it can sometimes seem that death is all around us. But we rarely stop to think about it, let alone our own. On this Good Friday we should take time to ponder and uplift our thoughts about death by reflecting on our Lord's passion and crucifixion.

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Editor's Picks- Afghanistan, Vaccine Passports, and Not the End of Andrew Cuomo

With a news cycle that runs at the speed of business, it can be hard to keep up with everything in the news. Here, after a long hiatus are this week's Editor's Picks of noteworthy news stories.

Reflections on Leaving Afghanistan

The two decades of military operations in Afghanistan have come to an end. Here are some amateur reflections on what can rightfully, but unfortunately, called an era of war.

A Pro-Family Sequel as Good as the Original- A Review of A Quiet Place 2 (some spoilers ahead).

If you didn't get around to seeing A Quiet Place 2 in the theaters, it is now streaming online. The same storytelling that made the first film a hit in 2018, is back in a tale about the power of the family to survive in harsh times.

Using Literature to Reaffirm the Truths of Independence Day

Teaching the principles that make America exceptional has never been easy, especially now in our utterly divided times. So on this Fourth of July, perhaps we ought to try a different route to pass on our nation's founding principles- stories.

Giving a Graduation Gift that Counts

As the 2021 academic year wraps up, some of us may know a recent high school or college grad. If we want our young people to grow and mature into responsible adults, perhaps we should rethink the graduation gifts we give them, and instead give them the seeds to something truly great in their lives.

Remembering the Fallen

Despite all of the other distractions we have going on this weekend, let alone on this day, we should all take a moment today to stop what we are doing and think about, and pray for, those who gave their lives in defense of this country.

When Hollywood Got it Right- A Retrospective on Quiz Show

If the recent Oscars ceremony are proof of anything, it's that Hollywood has little interest in pleasing audiences outside of a select group of elites. Every now and then, however, they make a truly great film. Here is a brief look back at one of those times when they made such a film.

A Quiet Riot? Reflections on the Immediate Aftermath of the Derek Chauvin Trial

The trial of officer Derek Chauvin ended with a guilty verdict on all counts for his part in the death of George Floyd. So while the case is over, it is clear that its effects will have a long lasting presence across the nation.

Following Our Lord Along the Path- A Good Friday Reflection

Given the current 'unpleasantness' it can sometimes seem that death is all around us. But we rarely stop to think about it, let alone our own. On this Good Friday we should take time to ponder and uplift our thoughts about death by reflecting on our Lord's passion and crucifixion.

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