US military in a death spiral warns of underfunding
The piece argues the US armed forces are shrinking in capability and readiness across Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. It cites Gen. Allyn and Gen. Walters on brigades and aircraft shortfalls, compares 2012 to earlier forces, and warns of threats from China Russia North Korea Iran and extremist groups. It calls for renewed funding and resolve to prevent decline like the 1930s, urging timely action before time runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel B. Allyn
Army
Afghanistan
Iraq
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Glenn Walters
Marine Corps
Navy
China
America
Russia
Ukraine
Bashar Assad
Syria
NATO
Europe
North Korea
Iran
Hezbollah
Middle East
Africa
France
Britain
United States
Free World
Winston Churchill
Congress
Natural death and medical intervention ethics
The piece argues that modern medicine extends life beyond natural limits, making deaths feel artificial. It questions who should receive expensive care, whether life extension is universally desired, and if society should pay for extraordinary treatment or leave decisions to chance.
Kimmel proposes new test for mass shooting response
Jimmy Kimmel argues Americans must act after mass shootings, not just after jihad or terrorist attacks. He questions why leaders tighten security for some threats but do nothing to curb civilian gun use, citing Orlando Las Vegas and unanswered background check and assault rifle limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Kimmel
Kimmel
Orlando
U.S
New York Times
Congress
Stephen Paddock
Las Vegas
Paddock
White House
Fourth Circus Court of Appeals
United States
Supreme Court
Antonin Scalia
National Rifle Association
Neolithic Revolution Reconsidered Through Mesopotamian Evidence
Ed Perkins notes James Scott’s view that farming did not immediately replace hunting gathering in Mesopotamia. Archaeology shows 4000 years between first settlements and agriculture, with diet stress and disease on early farmers. He argues tax and writing arose from grain dominance, shaping the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Scott
Scott
Mesopotamia
Iraq
Egypt
Yellow River Valley
China
Ed Perkins
Athens County
Desperation in Puerto Rico Seen Through Joaquin Toro's Flight Aid
The story follows Joaquin Toro as he flies from the mainland to Puerto Rico carrying supplies for relatives and reflects on the suffering of the elderly and ill. He describes wheelchair users awaiting departures, failing generators, and the strain on his own Alzheim er mother, highlighting urgent humanitarian needs two weeks after the hurricane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joaquin Toro
Puerto Rico
Toro
Puerto
U.S
Aeenasion Hanna
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tage Foundation
Editorial
George Weckman
Tor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!