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Dean George
Dean George is a freelance writer based in Indiana and he and his wife have two sons, three grandchildren, and one bodacious American Eskimo puppy. Dean's personal blog is DeanRiffs.com and he may be reached at
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Dean George
The Surprising Roots of Indoctrination by Colleges
A West Virginia University professor names names and pinpoints how college indoctrination began, in ‘Winning America’s Second Civil War.’
Apr 19, 2024
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Dean George
Apr 19
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Book Review
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Jimmy Failla’s ‘Cancel Culture Dictionary’
“An A to Z Guide to Winning the War on Fun,” as the book is aptly subtitled, is the comedian’s clever defense of free speech and civil discourse.
Mar 25, 2024
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Dean George
Mar 25
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Book Review
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Dean George
Maimonides’s Guide to a Wonderful Life
In ‘Rules to Live By,’ we learn about the Medieval philosopher whose ideas can guide us today.
Mar 22, 2024
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Dean George
Mar 22
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Book Review
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‘The Attack’: A What-If Novel on Terrorism in America
A popular author of dystopian novels puts America in the clutches of terrorists.
Mar 05, 2024
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Dean George
Mar 05
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American Essence
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Dean George
The Bird Lady and Novelist: Gene Stratton-Porter
The nature lover was a traditionalist known for her fiction’s moral characters, yet kept to her own ways.
Feb 07, 2024
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Dean George
Feb 07
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Book Review
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Dean George
A Look at President Nixon From a Loyal Supporter
Ben Stein’s ‘The Peacemaker’ reviews the President’s achievements and his staunch support of Israel.
Jan 29, 2024
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Dean George
Jan 29
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American Essence
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Dean George
How ‘Auld Lang Syne’ Came To Be Our New Year’s Anthem
A group of musicians from Canada created the tune we all associate with saying goodbye to the past year and ringing in the next.
Dec 31, 2023
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Dean George
Dec 31
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American Essence
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Dean George
Irving Berlin Songs: Music to America’s Ears
From the Great White Way to Hollywood, his tunes delighted audiences.
Dec 21, 2023
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Dean George
Dec 21
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American Essence
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Dean George
How the Jolly Imagery of Santa Claus Came To Be
Civil War cartoonist Thomas Nast helped develop Kris Kringle’s image with his imaginative illustrations.
Dec 21, 2023
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Dean George
Dec 21
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American Essence
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Dean George
The Hoosier Agriculturalist Who Became the King of Popcorn
Orville Redenbacher lived by his motto: “Do one thing and do it better than anyone.”
Dec 05, 2023
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Dean George
Dec 05
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