Author Archives: Steve Foster

Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity…and Why This Harms Everybody

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Steve Foster

A year ago, I couldn’t have even told you what Critical Theory was. It sounded like some weird theory spouted in the halls of elitist academia. Nothing to worry about on Main Street. Now I realize that everyone needs to … Continue reading →

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Election Fatigue

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Steve Foster

I am tired. I am ready for this election to be over. 2020 has been hard enough. Pandemics. Shutdowns. Protests. Riots. Wildfires. Hurricanes. And now we are in the midst of perhaps the most polarized election in history…or at least … Continue reading →

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Masks & the Coronavirus

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Steve Foster

Masks or no masks? At the beginning of 2020, I would not have believed that that simple question would be one of the biggest ones I would face during the upcoming year. In fact, I wouldn’t have even understood the … Continue reading →

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Getting a Heart Catheterization

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Steve Foster

I had a heart cath yesterday. To be honest, I feel too young to have heart issues. But my wife graciously reminds me that I am 52. (Thanks, honey 🙂 ). A lifelong American diet of fried foods, juicy hamburgers, … Continue reading →

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Why So Angry?

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Steve Foster

From political polarization to protests. From social media angst to online vitriol. From racial tension to riots. It seems that just about everyone is angry about something. Yes, there is injustice in the world…injustice in our nation…injustice in our communities. … Continue reading →

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