John Horvat II 
The debate over the hiring of Prof. Susan Ostermann as director of Notre Dame’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies is over. It triggered a massive uproar that surprised many by its intensity. In the end, the appointment was a carefully managed and measured defeat for the school’s administration, which was … Read more
Some tragic things are so symbolic that they demand a commentary. Remaining silent is not an option. Such is the case of a new trend among well-heeled women suffering from the pains of divorce. They have taken to making “divorce” rings to celebrate their newfound “freedom.” Wearing one is a form of … Read more
I recently read an article in a local paper about the desperate situation in Venezuela. It told the doleful tale of an economy in crisis with shortages, blackouts and widespread corruption. At a certain point, the article mentioned that the average worker’s wage was about one dollar… a month! I did a … Read more
As millions of pages of the Epstein files become available, many are shocked by their sheer volume and the extensive network maintained by the notorious sex offender. Many notable figures among the elite had at least some contact with him. These leaders in society are now falling from favor because of these … Read more
After the fall of the Soviet Union, many believed the Russian Orthodox Church experienced a revival, evoking memories of “Holy Mother Russia.” The outward signs of official government policies favoring orthodoxy and the rebuilding of churches were offered as proof of positive change. However, recent findings and statistics, especially those involving an … Read more
With the publication of my book, Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to Organic Christian Society—Where We’ve Been, How We Got Here and Where We Need to Go, I was advised to open social media accounts to aid in its promotion. I dutifully set up accounts on then-Twitter and LinkedIn and … Read more
The Trump administration’s threats to take over Greenland make no sense. Whether by pressure or invasion, the acqusition of the thinly populated island would be a brutal act of aggression that is morally impossible to justify. Granted, the Arctic region is a place of growing strategic importance. However, the matter is not … Read more
As the Culture War rages, no field is exempt from its reach. Much has been printed about this intense battle for the American soul. Now, even the fonts used for printing have become a battlefield. It is no longer what you read, but how it appears, that is contested. A font war … Read more
It was a minor incident that quickly entered and left the news cycle. Some might dismiss it as insignificant in the face of more important political events exploding everywhere. However, sometimes small things matter. What Happened The incident involved the President’s visit to a Dearborn auto factory in Michigan on January 13. … Read more
In today’s fast-paced business environment, company owners and workers often do not have the opportunity to develop deep, loyal relationships. These are times when firings are frequently delivered by text message. Algorithms and computer programs curate hiring. The human element is left out.’ A Rare Merger Plan When the Fibrebond company in … Read more