Dear young friend, I have watched your protests against gun violence and could not help but recall my own youth. As a child of the Sixties, I was born of a generation that also had protests. I recall my desires … Continue reading
Baby Boomer Gives Gun Protesters Something to Think About
April 6, 2018 | John Horvat II
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Why California Can’t Be a Sanctuary State
April 5, 2018 | John Horvat II 
It is paradoxical that super-progressive California would have recourse to a concept of medieval law to support its revolt against federal immigration law enforcement. It is even more bizarre that the super-secular Golden State would consider itself a kind of … Continue reading
Why Are Young People Killing Young People?
April 2, 2018 | John Horvat II 
In the marches, walkouts and debates over gun violence, young people claim to be victims. Some even say they are the only valid, even prophetic voice speaking out. However, one question goes unanswered: Why are young people killing other young … Continue reading
A Formula for Dealing With the $21 Trillion Federal Debt
March 27, 2018 | John Horvat II 
It is official; the national debt has now exceeded $21 trillion. The tragic news comes just six months after it hit $20 trillion last September 8. This problem is obviously not going away. By voting to suspend the debt ceiling, Congress … Continue reading
Our Culture Is a Factory Producing Mass Killers. Closing the Factory Can Solve the Gun Debate
March 19, 2018 | John Horvat II 
The gun debate has erupted once again. The two sides are entrenched in their respective positions, which have changed little over the decades. One side claims their right to keep and bear arms. The other sees all guns as violent … Continue reading
The Apples-and-Oranges Debate over Tariffs
March 14, 2018 | John Horvat II 
As I watch the debate over tariffs, I can’t help but feel the two sides are not speaking the same language. They are talking apples and oranges. One side is concerned only about money while the other side deals with … Continue reading
Record-Breaking: 100,000 Rally for Life in Ireland
March 13, 2018 | William Gossett 
On March 10, the Irish Society for Christian Civilisation, joined over a hundred thousand pro-lifers who flooded the streets of Dublin, in the All Ireland Rally for Life. The record-breaking rally was especially timely in light of attempts to repeal … Continue reading
Looking at South Africa’s “Zexit” Moment
March 12, 2018 | Bernard Tuffin 
South African wit is sometimes at its best during tragedies or when dark clouds abound, so it was that the wits had a field day during Jacob Zuma’s tenure and long-sought exit from the South African Presidency on February 14. Playing … Continue reading
Can Facebook Posts Destabilize the Nation?
February 28, 2018 | John Horvat II 
The Russian collusion case has been dominating the headlines for some time. Recent indictments seem to prove that 13 Russian individuals and 3 companies operated thousands of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts aimed at influencing the American elections and destabilizing … Continue reading
Why the Culture War in America Will Intensify After Billy Graham’s Death
February 27, 2018 | John Horvat II 
The death of Billy Graham has led many to reflect upon what it means for America. The popular evangelical figure was more than a preacher. He was a man-symbol who represented the way much of Protestant America has practiced religion … Continue reading
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