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Anticipation Makes Me Wait

Posted on August 16, 2022 by nathanalbright

For the second time in the six years or so I have been a court appointed special advocate for children in the county where I live, I have eagerly anticipated a contested trial between a parent dissatisfied with the change … Continue reading →

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The Side Benefits Of Respect For The Tribunal

Posted on May 28, 2022 by nathanalbright

Most of the time, for most of us, conflict can be a very unpleasant experience, one that most of us are not inclined to enjoy. Judging from the testimony of attorneys at law, though, this experience of conflict is a … Continue reading →

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The Fuzzy Boundaries Of Legalism

Posted on December 26, 2021 by nathanalbright

When one looks at the definitions of legalism, one runs into a variety of issues. A word like legalism gets thrown around rather easily, and depending on the context one is using, a lot of different things can be meant. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Oregon Politics And Government: Progressives Versus Conservative Populists

Posted on September 22, 2020 by nathanalbright

Oregon Politics And Government: Progressives Versus Conservative Populists, by Richard A. Clucas, Mark Henkels, and Brent Steel What went wrong? Can we blame the influx of Californians into Oregon over the past fifteen years or so for the sad state … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Power Of Assumptions

Posted on May 27, 2020 by nathanalbright

It has never surprised me that Abraham Lincoln was so deeply interested as an adult in Euclidian geometry.  Admittedly, few people share that fascination as geometry is viewed frequently as being deadly dull.  But there is one essential thing that … Continue reading →

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The Problems At The Base Of It All

Posted on May 20, 2020 by nathanalbright

One of the most obvious aspects of our world is the fundamental problem that we have when two people do not agree on the same authorities.  Ultimately, for two people to be agreed they must have a wide degree of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Writings Of Abraham Lincoln: Volume 4

Posted on May 3, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Writings Of Abraham Lincoln:  Volume 4:  The Lincoln-Douglas Debates II, by Abraham Lincoln This volume covers the last four of the Lincoln-Douglas debates and by this time in the reading the reader is likely familiar with the pattern that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Slavery (Great Speeches In History)

Posted on April 26, 2020 by nathanalbright

Slavery (Great Speeches In History), edited by Karin Coddon This book’s biggest benefit relative to the many books that are written about the subject of slavery and presenting a variety of different perspectives is the way that it focuses on … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Slavery (Opposing Viewpoints)

Posted on April 26, 2020 by nathanalbright

Slavery (Opposing Viewpoints), edited by James Torr Given that slavery and its role in American history is still something that is fought over (for good reason), it is little surprise that it has been argued and debated over throughout the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Raising The Ruins

Posted on April 25, 2020 by nathanalbright

Raising The Ruins:  The Fight To Revive The Legacy Of Herbert W. Armstrong, by Stephen Flurry In reading this book I found myself in the strange position of having nice things to say about the Philadelphia Church of God, particularly … Continue reading →

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