The Spirited Reasoner

After this nation’s most recent experience with mass shootings, politicians seem a bit more motivated than usual to change gun laws. These proposed changes range from so-called “red flag” laws…

When Finland and Sweden announced their intention to join the NATO alliance, the western world was quick to rejoice. Headlines proclaimed that President Putin was not only losing the war…

A few facts to begin this week’s blog post: President Biden did not lose the 2020 election “by a landslide.” His popular vote exceeded Donald Trump’s by 8 million votes…

Some not-so-spirited reasoners may be wondering what all the hoopla is about regarding Justice Alito’s draft Supreme Court opinion that would overrule Roe v. Wade. “After all,” they say, “wouldn’t…