Edwin Benson 
On May 14, 2021, the University of California entered into an out-of-court settlement. It agreed to suspend the use of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Test (ACT) as criteria for admission to the state’s university system. Many in the system thought it was a mistake, but couldn’t quantify … Read more
This article is the twelfth part of a series about Purgatory, a topic that is rarely discussed today. A knowledge of Purgatory is essential if souls are to avoid the pains of this place of expiation. The previous article can be found here. * * * There is a common … Read more
Introduction—On July 20, 2026, the U.S. State Department released the report “Cuba—The Capital of 21st Century Communism.” This hundred-page report took a long look at the history of the conflict between the United States and Cuba since Fidel Castro’s 1959 Revolution. This is the last of a four-part TFP review of this … Read more
Introduction—On July 20, 2026, the U.S. State Department released the report “Cuba—The Capital of 21st Century Communism.” This hundred-page report took a long look at the history of the conflict between the United States and Cuba since Fidel Castro’s 1959 Revolution. In light of its importance, this article is the third of … Read more
This article is the eleventh part of a series about Purgatory, a topic that is rarely discussed today. A knowledge of Purgatory is essential if souls are to avoid the pains of this place of expiation. The previous article can be found here. * * * In his book, Purgatory, … Read more
The French Parliament recently (and overwhelmingly) passed a law banning children under the age of fifteen from setting up social media accounts. The new law accompanies one that bans middle and high school students from bringing smartphones into schools. A Popular Idea The idea of restricting social media for teenagers enjoys international … Read more
Introduction—On July 20, 2026, the U.S. State Department released the report “Cuba—The Capital of 21st Century Communism.” This hundred-page report took a long look at the history of the conflict between the United States and Cuba since Fidel Castro’s 1959 Revolution. This article is the second of a four-part review of this … Read more
Pope Pius X was elevated to the papacy on August 4, 1903. He faced a challenging prospect. An intellectual revolution, begun in the days of the pseudo-Enlightenment, was continuing, spreading and intensifying. It threatened to sweep away the Church and much of Western Christian society. He knew that the Roman Pontiff was … Read more
“The mission of the National Museum of American History is to empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past.” Mission statements like the above are supposed to encapsulate an organization’s most important goals. Hours go into the process; extreme care is … Read more
Introduction—On July 20, 2026, the U.S. State Department released the report “Cuba—The Capital of 21st Century Communism.” This hundred-page report took a long look at the history of the conflict between the United States and Cuba since Fidel Castro’s 1959 Revolution. In light of its importance, the TFP has prepared a four-part … Read more