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Jean Kazez

Jean Kazez teaches philosophy at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She is the author of The Philosophical Parent: Asking the Hard Questions about Having and Raising Children (Oxford University Press) and two previous books. Find out more at kazez.blogspot.com.

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Politics

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15 Nov 2017

The Republican Tax Plan: Is Simpler Always Fairer?

Republicans have boasted that their tax plan will fit on the back of a postcard. Will a fair tax plan fall outside the margins?

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World Affairs

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29 Oct 2017

In Canada, Apologizing for Forced Adoption

For decades, the U.S., Canada and Australia forced indigenous children to be adopted into non-indigenous communities. Only recently have they begun to apologize.

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Social Change through Democracy: Same-Sex Marriage in Australia

As Australia prepares to vote on same-sex marriage, is their vote-based approach ethical?

12 Oct 2017

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The Transplant Scenario in Fiction and Film

Fictional representations of organ transplant scenarios offer valuable insights into the real-world practice.

4 Oct 2017

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Less Healthcare, Less Regulation: Is Donald Trump Killing People?

Critics allege that Donald Trump will directly be killing people by repealing Obamacare and encouraging deregulation. Do their claims hold up?

5 Sep 2017

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Why Conservatives Should Support Obamacare's Individual Mandate

It's not just liberals. Conservatives have a compelling reason to support the Affordable Care Act's mandate that most people purchase health insurance.

7 Aug 2017

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