In 1905, sociologist Max Weber posited that the economic inequalities between Germany’s Protestants and Catholics arose from a fundamental difference in values. In The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, he described Protestantism’s high esteem for effort and …
Everything to know about allergic reactions to COVID vaccines
Like all new drugs, the Covid-19 vaccines that have been authorized in Western countries come with some safety concerns and side effects. Many people who’ve received the first two shots deployed, one from Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE and another …
8 Ways the Second Stimulus Check Is Different From the First
Late on Dec. 29, the IRS announced that the second stimulus checks were already on their way. Compared to the first coronavirus check, they’re a lot leaner, but they’re also going out faster. In some cases, you may qualify …
Our All Day Family Christmas Celebration
Ever since Jesse and I got married — almost 18 years ago! — we have celebrated Christmas with both sides of our families on Christmas Day. This has meant that we usually don’t do as much with just the five
Debating Socialism: The Seligman-Nearing Debate at 100
The Setting
Sunday, January 23, 1921. It was a good day to watch a fight. An audience of thirty-five hundred packed the Lexington Theater in midtown Manhattan. What was the fare for the afternoon? A boxing match? A wrestling bout? …