Daily Archives: May 18, 2010

The Limitations of Autonomy

Posted on May 18, 2010 by William Holland

“It is ultimately a cruel understanding of youth to believe it will find its hearts desire in freedom alone.”  Thomas Mann ‘Magic Mountain’

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Freedom Is Not Enough: The Demise of the Black Family

Posted on May 18, 2010 by William Holland

In March of 1965 Daniel Patrick Moynihan wrote a report about the high level of out-of-wedlock births in the black community, the report was titled “The Negro Family:  The Case For National Action.”  At the time the illegitimacy rate for … Continue reading →

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The Culture Gap: Differences in Parenting & Education Predict Economic Outcomes

Posted on May 18, 2010 by William Holland

Dr. Brink Lindsey’s latest book “The Age of Abundance:  How Prosperity Transformed America’s Politics and Culture”  from the Cato Institute in Washington D.C. is valuable for parents and those seeking marriage. Dr. Lindsey reveals that differences in parenting and education … Continue reading →

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