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Four Angel Tree Tips

Chris Horst | November 26, 2012 | Society

Originally posted at Smorgasblurb. ‘Tis the season to display angel trees. I love the spirit of generosity that characterizes Christmastime. But, if our compassion goes awry, we can do more harm than good (like in this instance, when I totally missed the mark)....

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Chris Horst is the Director of Development for HOPE International.

Shopping Season Advice from Adam Smith: Don't Stuff Your Soul into a Gift Box

Julia Thompson | November 23, 2012 | Society

It’s official. Bloated Black Friday has outgrown its britches and expanded into Thanksgiving Thursday. In her article, “Black Thursday, a turkey of an idea,” Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary reports that “This year, Wal-Mart will...

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Julia Thompson is a copywriter and editor at the Institute for Humane Studies.

I'm Thankful for the 1%

Faith and Public Life | November 21, 2012 | Society

This is cross-posted from Consider Again. Danny Huizinga is a student at Baylor University. It may sound shocking to say that I’m thankful for the “1%.” But I am. One of many wise things I learned from my parents is to always be thankful for the...

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Thanksgiving and Freedom

Faith and Public Life | November 21, 2012 | Society

Thanksgiving never gets its due. Between the Christmas displays and Starbucks cups, the whole holiday gets squeezed into a quick meal on Thursday. And if the retail stores have their way, even that will be cut short this year. With Halloween just a few weeks ago, many...

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After the Election, the Fight for Culture Continues

Joseph Sunde | November 16, 2012 | Society

Last week, our very own T. Kurt Jaros provided a timely post-election reminder that “there already is a king who is lord over our lives.” Although his kingdom is not yet fulfilled, Jaros notes, it is indeed here. Yet this doesn’t mean we are to be...

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Joseph Sunde is an associate editor and writer for the Acton Institute.

How "The Hunger Games" Should Have Ended

Jacqueline Isaacs | November 1, 2012 | Society

“Greetings to the final contestants of the Seventy-fourth Hunger Games. The earlier revision has been revoked. Closer examination of the rule book has disclosed that only one winner may be allowed,” Claudius Templesmith says. “Good luck and may the...

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Shopping Season Advice from Adam Smith: Don't Stuff Your Soul into a Gift Box

I'm Thankful for the 1%

Thanksgiving and Freedom

After the Election, the Fight for Culture Continues

How "The Hunger Games" Should Have Ended

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Four Angel Tree Tips

Shopping Season Advice from Adam Smith: Don't Stuff Your Soul into a Gift Box

I'm Thankful for the 1%

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How "The Hunger Games" Should Have Ended

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