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Tom Purcell

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Tom Purcell

    The Many Blessings of Growing Up in a Big Family (opens the original)

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    The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. It’s a growing concern that world leaders, economists and religious leaders are warning about: people aren’t having enough children. In many countries, birth rates are plummeting below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman — the minimum needed to maintain a stable population. In the United States, women now have about 1.6 children on average, down from about two 30 years ago.

  2. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Tom Purcell

    Parents choosing Catholic school values (opens the original)

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    By Tom PurcellPUBLISHED: September 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...In two states where school-choice vouchers are available, many parents are choosing Catholic schools. After my own Catholic school experience, I think I know why. Already have an account? Log In This article is only available to subscribers Flash Sale Standard Digital $1 for 1 year Get this offer Offer valid for non-subscribers only Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Sha

  3. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · By Tom Purcell

    How college tuition has gotten so high in the U.S. - Bainbridge Island Review (opens the original)

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    Published 1:30 am Friday, September 25, 2026 Why is four-year college tuition so high in America? William Bennett, President Reagan’s Secretary of Education, offered his hypothesis in 1987. In a New York Times op-ed titled “Our Greedy Colleges,” he argued that colleges were able to raise tuition because increases in financial aid, particularly federal loan subsidies, enabled the higher prices. Bennett’s warning gained support after a sweeping 1992 reauthorization of the Higher Education Act subs

  4. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Tom Purcell

    Not enough rich people to tax (opens the original)

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    There aren’t enough rich people to tax to fund what Democratic Socialists of America candidates are promising. When the DSA says “tax the rich,” they want us to think of guys like Thurston Howell III, the “Gilligan’s Island” millionaire with the condescending upper-class accent. They want us to think the rich have the finest clothes, homes and cars — and gobs of money that can be confiscated to fund their new government-program dreams. According to “The Millionaire Next Door” by Thomas J. Stanle

  5. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Tom Purcell

    How college tuition has gotten so high | Purcell (opens the original)

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    Why is four-year college tuition so high in America? William Bennett, President Reagan’s secretary of education, offered his hypothesis in 1987. In a New York Times op-ed titled “Our Greedy Colleges,” he argued that colleges were able to raise tuition because increases in financial aid, particularly federal loan subsidies, enabled the higher prices. Bennett’s warning gained support after a sweeping 1992 reauthorization of the Higher Education Act substantially expanded access to federal student

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