There’s been a lot of talk about The Green New Deal. Beyond the headlines, what is it really? Given our energy needs, is it practical? Can we have an abundance of energy and a clean planet? Alex Epstein, the author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, considers these questions and has thought-provoking answers in this short video.
Did Jesus support socialism? Do the teachings of Jesus Christ condemn the accumulation of wealth while pushing for the equal distribution of resources? Lawrence Reed, president of the Foundation for Economic Education, explains, in this short video, the misconceptions surrounding one of history’s greatest figures.
Why can’t America build or repair infrastructure on a par with countries in Europe or Asia? Why are our bridges, roads, and airports not what they should be? Aren’t we the richest and most technologically savvy country in the world? Who or what is holding us back? Kyle Smith of National Review has the surprising (and frustrating) answer in this short 5-minute video.
In a 2005 CBS 60-minutes interview, former astronaut Neil Armstrong discussed how it felt to walk on the moon, and why he shunned the fame that came from it.

L&M’s Chase Kruse (11) slides safe at second in front of West Burlington Second Baseman Zach Krantz (5) Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.

West Burlington Centerfielder Tyler Dameron (20) catches a fly ball against L&M Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.

L&M’s Cody Cavelage (7) slides safe at second in front of West Burlington Second Baseman Zach Krantz (5) Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.

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L&M Second Baseman Cody Cavelage (7) catches a infield fly ball against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.
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L&M’s Cody Cavelage (7) is congratulated by teammates Chase Kruse (11) and Kaiden Schneider (32) after an out against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.
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L&M Centerfielder Kaiden Schneider (32) catches a fly ball against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.
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L&M Leftfielder Micheal Danz (22) catches a fly ball against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.
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L&M Centerfielder Kaiden Schneider (32) catches a fly ball against West Burlington Saturday afternoon in Wapello. Louisa-Muscatine defeated West Burlington, 8-0, in district first round.

Front (l-r): Raven Messamaker, Morgan Flowers, Makenna Davis, Lexy Davis, Reagan Engberg. Middle: Madelyn Stutsman, Addyson Kellen, Lauren Summers, Natalie Vandenberg, Riley Richards. Back: Asst. Coach Courtney Coffin, Alycia Jackson, Molly Johnson, Abbey Bence, Elise Oleson, Head Coach David Oleson.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) catches a deep fly ball against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.

West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) throws after catching a deep fly ball against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.

West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenna Davis (80) catches and infield fly against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.

Davis County Shortstop Maddy Lawson (3) tags out WBND’s Morgan Flowers Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the strike zone against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
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Davis County’s Madison Dunlavy (8) beats the throw to WBND First Baseman Elise Oleson (13) Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Right Fielder Raven Messamaker (5) catches a fly ball against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) catches a fly ball against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Addy Kellen (9) beats the throw to Davis County First Baseman Shelby Motykowski (14) Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenna Davis (80) smiles after scoring a run against Davis County Wednesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Davis County, 7-2.
Falcons down Chiefs, 13-4

West Burlington Second Baseman Zack Krantz catches an infield fly against Keokuk Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.

West Burlington First Baseman Kody Payne tries to catch Keokuk’s Dalton Boecker (10) off base Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.

West Burlington Leftfielder Bret Masters catches a Keokuk fly ball Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.

West Burlington’s Dreyton LaVeine hits a double against Keokuk Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.

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West Burlington Pitcher Hayden Vandenberg throws against Keokuk Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.
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Keokuk’s Zack Meyers (23) slides safe at the plate beating the throw to WB Pitcher Tyler Dameron Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.
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West Burlington First Baseman Kody Payne secures the out against Keokuk Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Keokuk, 13-4.
