A common historical conclusion within our country is that the individuals who have earned the honor of being considered our greatest presidents were, more often than not, the very ones who did not desire the job at all. Rather, they felt a need to take on that daunting task as part of their duty to guarantee the preservation of our republic. No person personified this thought … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Our Very First Election
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Sugar and Spice: Speculaas Cookies and the Ascent of Cookie Butter
Biscoff. Belgian Spice Cookies. Dutch Windmill Cookies. Spekulatious. Speculoos. Dutch Speculaas Koekjes (cookies) have been adapted and renamed numerous times throughout history, but none are quite as good as the originals. These spicy cookies embody the warm and comforting feelings we seek out during those cold winter months and are part of cultural traditions that have roots … [Read more...] about Sugar and Spice: Speculaas Cookies and the Ascent of Cookie Butter
The Reversal of Power in the Witch-hunt
The term witch-hunt has been used throughout history to describe events in America. It has even been recently used to describe the Me Too Movement. However, there are many misconceptions about the Salem Witch Trials. Women suspected of being witches were not burned at the stake nor were they were tied up and thrown into lakes to see if they would sink or float. The mania over … [Read more...] about The Reversal of Power in the Witch-hunt
TPP vs. RCEP: The US and the Future of Free Trade in Asia
Background Regional free trade arrangements, including so-called mega-FTAs, have been proliferating in recent years to accommodate the growing need for reducing barriers to economic growth and development by attracting foreign direct investment and promoting competitiveness,[1] especially in reaction to the collapse of the Doha Round negotiations under the WTO.[2] … [Read more...] about TPP vs. RCEP: The US and the Future of Free Trade in Asia
Older, but not Under
There are an innumerable number of issues that need our attention in the world. Poverty, gender inequality, and human trafficking all require devoted resources, campaigns, and activists in order to combat, and hopefully, alleviate them. One growing area that is steadily becoming more important to citizens around the world is within the field of gerontology. Commonly overlooked, … [Read more...] about Older, but not Under