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“All men are prone to differ. It is no new thing in all former ages, in all parts. Each party is most right in his own eyes.”
- Roger Williams
- 1648
The Debate Viewpoint and Self-Control
You do not have to answer every point or follow every argument where it leads. Use debate pivots. Step above the dialogue and decide where you want it to go. Acknowledge facts when they are right, stay honest and open-minded, and move toward stronger ground. Good persuasion begins with control of yourself.
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What is the difference between Stalinesque and Orwellian propaganda?
Propaganda versus Reality
Good critical thinking means refusing to let either the first story or the latest story own your mind. Stalinesque propaganda builds a false reality from manufactured evidence; Orwellian propaganda rewrites an existing one. Think well by checking premises, preserving evidence, and letting reality push back against the story.
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A Science-First Worldview
Evidence before ideology. Curiosity over certainty.
I approach politics and culture the same way I approach science and philosophy: follow the evidence, question assumptions, and revise conclusions when better information appears. No team jerseys—just a commitment to reality, human dignity, and long-term thinking. Yes, I identify as a democrat, but that’s only because Republicans deny science which is the core of my worldview. –Michael Alan Prestwood
Deep-Dive Articles
No Kings Has Deep Historical Roots
Recent protests reflect the timeless struggle to limit power and oppression using checks and balances.
Women’s Rights History in 3 Minutes!
History shows that when rights are left to the states, they’re often lost, limited, or delayed. Check out the story of women's rights from gaining the right to property in 1900 to their right to ...
Women’s Rights History in 3 Minutes!
History shows that when rights are left to the states, they’re often lost, limited, or delayed. Check out the story of women's rights from gaining ...
The Internet and the Information Revolution: Changing the Way We Learn
Since the late 1990s, I have repeatedly told my family and friends that the internet has fundamentally altered the world we live in because knowledge ...
The Woke Movement
The woke movement simply promotes good ethics by advocating for social justice, equality, and inclusion. It seeks to raise awareness about systemic issues and inequalities ...
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Philosophy of Law
Nonpartisan: The Federalist Papers and Presidential Impeachment
Impeachment is not a normal criminal trial. It is a constitutional political process designed to protect the public trust when federal officials abuse power, show ...
Philosophy of Law
Parable of the Ship by Roger Williams, 1655
Roger Williams’ 1655 Parable of the Ship is used as an illustration of separation of church and state, liberty, and the common good. In this ...
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The First Religions of Colonial America
Roger Williams proved the concept of modern American society by creating a multi-religion multicultural secular colony.
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