John Horvat II 
From the perspective of clarity, The Revolutionary Center: The Lost Genius of Liberalism is a breath of fresh air. The author, Adrian Wooldridge, offers a clear, erudite history of liberalism as a philosophy and movement. Here’s someone who has done his homework. One may not agree with liberalism, but at least Mr. … Read more
For banking to function properly, it needs to come in many forms to serve different markets. It makes no sense, for example, for a tiny bank to finance massive projects and vice versa. Each bank size must have the flexibility needed to serve its clientele. Banking must also have a constant influx … Read more
The midterms are finally over. After so much time in the political wilderness, the left is celebrating. Conservatives are soul-searching about what went wrong. The occasion invites reflection. The first thing to say about the midterms is that no one was surprised by the Democratic Party win, though many were rattled by … Read more
For many years now, the annual announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature has been a celebration of the bizarre. Writers of one-sentence 400-page books, obscene narratives and nihilistic tales have dominated the field of those winning the world’s most prestigious prize for writing. One might hope that this year would be … Read more
If there is one subject that is taking on great importance today, it is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Some people adore it; others hate it. Now more than ever, we need to have a balanced and Catholic vision of AI. Indeed, Leo XIV’s recent Encyclical Magnifica humanitas highlights how timely the topic is. … Read more
When in need of special graces, I visit Lourdes. I go to the blessed Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Saint Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. Millions of pilgrims like me gather there every year to seek out grace, favors, and peace. I have never returned unsatisfied or been “left unaided.” Thus, I … Read more
The uproar over the sordid sexual assault case of Jane Doe at Cornell University is raging all over the country. The left has latched on to this cause, framing it as one more example of the patriarchy’s oppression. Women are once again victims of a system that refuses to believe in them. … Read more
On October 7, Secretary of State Michael Rubio gave a major policy speech in Athens, Greece. It was a refreshing example of discourse that showed no fear of highlighting Christendom’s accomplishments. It presented the West as a continuation of its Christian tradition, to be valued, not hated, prolonged, not cut short. The … Read more
One of the buzzwords that dominates the Catholic Church these days is “listening.” In the synodal church, bishops and clergy are called to pay special attention to what the faithful are saying on all the burning issues of the day. In this way, they will supposedly be better positioned to discern where … Read more
On September 13, Sweden’s Social Democratic Party (SAP) narrowly won the national elections by three seats. After a summer of discontent that saw right-wing parties win by similar margins in elections across Europe and Latin America, many on the left celebrated. Magdalena Andersson is expected to become the new Swedish prime minister. … Read more