For decades, liberal politicians have ridden a politics of envy into power. These rabble-rousers hold the classic Marxist notion of a class struggle of the rich oppressing the poor. One particular area of concern is the idea that the rich contribute too little to the tax burden and must be made to … Read more
Pope Francis’ new autobiographical book, written with journalist Fabio Marchese Ragona, was recently released. It is titled Pope Francis’ Life: My Story Through History and has been translated into several languages. It was published simultaneously in Europe and America by HarperCollins. The Communist Who Taught Pope Francis to Think The 232-page book … Read more
People often believe that if something is legal, it is safe. This is an utterly fallacious assumption. Contaminated marijuana, laced with arsenic, lead or mold, is causing severe, potentially life-threatening illness nationwide as the legal use of cannabis products skyrockets. To ensure the common good, thorough study and analysis are crucial before … Read more
Islam is Arabic for “submission.” A Muslim submits to Allah, to his word (Quaran), his law (sharia), to the political authorities that represent him (Khilafat), and to his community (ummah). But one can live in an Islamic society (Dar-al-Islam) without being Muslim, albeit as a second-class citizen (dhimmi). Dhimmis are guaranteed their … Read more
Tragically, Catholics are used to Catholic politicians who pick and choose the issues they adhere to in Church teaching. The most notorious case is that of America’s current president, who uses all the powers of government to promote the LGBTQ agenda and a North Korean-style abortion policy until birth, all the while … Read more
The news story reads like a classic land dispute between government and business interests against the claims of Indian tribes. Two massive projects are about to be started near a vast reservation in Arizona. The first is a power line that runs through an ancestral valley, and the second is a copper … Read more
With the Russo-Ukrainian War now in its third year, its outcome hinges on a fierce debate. Should the United States of America continue to send military aid to Ukraine? Unfortunately, a growing minority of Republicans say no. Surprisingly, the foreign policy poles of the American political landscape seem to be reversing. The … Read more
What do you get for the homeowner who has everything? In today’s materialist world, the answer is to look for something new and trendy. The market is full of new gadgets and home improvements to maximize comfort and convenience. However, some large homeowners seek something beyond the material. They are building home … Read more
It is always tragic to see the leftists when they are forced to confront a position other than their own. They have managed to establish monopolies inside academia, the federal government bureaucracy, the news media, many professions and far too many religious and charitable institutions. Thus, leftists tend to be dismissive of … Read more
The book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes reads like a sixties memoir. The two authors, John Judis and Ruy Teixeira, both boomers, describe the massive decline of the left, especially since the sixties. The two authors, who wrote an earlier optimistic … Read more