Articles by Elizabeth Lawrence

In the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States was at a crossroads. The delicate balance between liberty and safety was suddenly strained, forcing lawmakers to confront difficult questions about how best to protect the nation… Read More

For millennia, writers have expressed themselves through poetry, an intimate literary art form that dates back to 2000 BC. The earliest recognized form of poetry is called “epic,” a type of long narration that usually explores an ancient character’s adventures…. Read More

Poetry often brings one prolific writer to mind: William Shakespeare. Arguably the most famous poet to ever put quill to parchment, Shakespeare rose to prominence during the English Renaissance, a period of major cultural change that developed in the late… Read More

Should artificial intelligence (AI) eventually control basic human rights, the government, and even the military? A growing share of young voters seems to think so. As trust in traditional institutions erodes, young Americans are increasingly looking to technology, not elected… Read More

Every Christmas Eve, millions of children follow Santa Claus’ journey across the globe in real time. They watch as his sleigh lifts off from the North Pole and crosses oceans to deliver gifts to children around the world. Using military… Read More

Christmas has always been about generosity, togetherness, and – most importantly – the birth of Jesus Christ. But how society celebrates one of the world’s most cherished holidays has changed dramatically over the last decade. Technology has altered the way… Read More

Burnout is the mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion associated with prolonged and excessive stress. Most people will experience it at one point or another, but Gen Z seems to be hitting the wall far earlier than previous generations. Zoomer Burnout… Read More

The holidays are here, and with them comes one of the most important seasons in Christianity: Advent. While much of the world rushes to wrap presents, find the perfect Christmas tree, and organize holiday dinners, Christians are encouraged to enter… Read More

American teens today have access to more information on their phones than previous  generations had in their entire homes: They are constantly bombarded with “breaking news,” rumors, ads, and influencer “hot takes.” But after years of scandals and “fake news”… Read More

Everyone knows December is all about Christmas. In fact, a staggering 90% of Americans say they celebrate the holiday, according to Pew Research. But just before Christmas steals the spotlight, another beloved holiday arrives: St. Nicholas Day. What Is St…. Read More

The autopen, a device used to duplicate signatures, has been making headlines in recent weeks as President Donald Trump has targeted former President Joe Biden’s use of the machine. In a post on social media, Trump said he has “terminated”… Read More

Well, it’s official: Our brains are being fried by short-form videos (SFVs). Defined as “video content lasting a few seconds to a few minutes,” SFVs rack up billions of views across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts every day. While… Read More