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                    | The success of first things can be measured by the dynamism and quality of the conversations it facilitates. More |  |  |  
    
        
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                    | From the print edition: The Syriac Christians of Derik firmly believe that Our Lady of Azakh has not forgotten them. More
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                    | We have increasingly substituted government transfer payments for wage raises, leading to dependency and resentment. More |  |  |  
    
        
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        | John Wilson
Even the “mundane” happenings of a single day exceed our grasp. More |  
    
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        | Kevin D. Roberts  Classical education is an indispensable mechanism for conserving “the best that has been thought and said.” More |  |  
    
        
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        | George Weigel Don’t let a formidable title deter you from this impressive book about a forgotten French duchess. More 
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        | Jonathon van Maren Far from reducing suffering, assisted suicide spreads it. More |  |  |  |  |  |  
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