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A Response to the Critics of American Exceptionalism

| April 29, 2014 | Society

A Response to the Critics of American Exceptionalism
In a February National Journal article, Peter Beinart declared “the end of American exceptionalism.” He joined many others who have come to eschew a belief in America’s greatness. I will say, this is not necessarily a bad thing. In many ways, it is a realistic...
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Tyler Castle
Tyler Castle is the director of AEI's Initiative on Faith & Public Life. He is a graduate of Westmont College and a former John Jay Institute Fellow.

Is Social Mobility a Farce?

| April 7, 2014 | Society

Is Social Mobility a Farce?
Social mobility seems like a cruel joke to some. Harvard grads beget Harvard grads, slum dwellers remain mired in poverty. The elite remain firmly at the top of the heap. Past becomes future. Yet social science tells us otherwise. Study after study has shown that...
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Michael Hendrix
Michael Hendrix is the director of state and local policy at the Manhattan Institute, where he manages scholars, conducts research, and leads outreach.

“Conscious Uncoupling”: Is There an Expiration Date on Marriage?

| March 27, 2014 | Society

“Conscious Uncoupling”: Is There an Expiration Date on Marriage?
This week 41-year-old actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her 37-year-old husband, Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, told the world they’ve decided to divorce. Except they’re not calling it divorce—they’re calling it “conscious uncoupling”: We have come to the conclusion...
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Josh Good
Josh Good is director of EPPC’s Faith Angle Forum, which helps mainstream reporters to better understand religion.