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News of the Week (January 18th, 2025)

Posted on January 18, 2026 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: The Uses of the United Nations

Posted on January 16, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      The place of international institutions, their usefulness, and our place in them is as much as a question … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Not Dead Yet: Cash For Rebranded DEI At Harvard; Cornell’s Zombie DEI; Banned Iowa DEI Continues

Posted on January 15, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: It’s like a bad horror franchise where the entire point is … Continue reading →

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Gender Eunuchorn

Posted on January 13, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The so-called “Gender Unicorn” has been around as an “explainer” for various letters on the LGBTQ&c. smorgasbord of queerness, especially for the transgender ideology, for well over a decade.      Since then, we’ve learned that their gender ideology isn’t so much … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (January 11th, 2026)

Posted on January 11, 2026 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: The New Frontier: The Great Society

Posted on January 9, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      Over recent decades, both major political parties have been seeking to fundametally transform America under the heavy-handed guidance … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Organ Harvesting Endorsement: The New York Times; Medical Journal; Bioethicist

Posted on January 8, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Reaping the harvest, grimly.      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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Pregnant Organoids: Will Catgirls Follow?

Posted on January 7, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Artificial insemination—the union of sperm and egg ex utero—is not a new technology, but the development of artificial wombs has continued to advance. In particular, a common problem is the acceptance of the fertilized embryo into uterine tissue has often … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (January 4th, 2026)

Posted on January 4, 2026 by The Political Hat

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Have a Happy, and safe, New Year!      Enjoy a tasty beverage (or ten)!

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