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Ortiz: Overcome the American gentry

February 17, 2022

This article is the second part of a two-part series regarding the role of the aristocracy in modern American life. In my last article, I gave a definition of the American gentry and examples of their...

Ortiz: Explaining the American gentry

February 6, 2022

This article is the first part of a two-part series regarding the role of the aristocracy in modern American life. Throughout my life, I’ve seen wealth beyond imagination around me. When I was...

‘Nickel and Dimed’ gives more than a penny for our thoughts

February 6, 2013

In the shadow of the Beyonce Super Bowl Spectacular, it’s helpful to take a step back and remember that a performance does not have to overwhelm the senses in order to be effective. Often, it is the...

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