John Horvat II 
Air travel today might be considered the triumph of individualism. It involves people in their own bubbles rushing to destinations with little human contact. It is a case of Hobbes’ “every man against every man” as all travelers compete with each other to navigate inside the lonely crowd. All think about themselves … Read more
The world was recently stunned by the image of a deranged Syrian man who went on a stabbing spree, attacking small children at a park in France. Perhaps even more stunning and inspiring were the actions of a young man who stood in his way armed with two backpacks . . . and his … Read more
The desire to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus began last June as Ruby Galatolo was going to the grocery store in Ocala, Florida. She saw a billboard aggressively promoting “pride” month, which shocked and saddened her. The incident inspired her to think about ways to send the true message that June … Read more
Once a staid and neutral space inside the community, the library has become the latest battlefield in the Culture War. On one side, concerned parents are horrified by the pro-LGBTQ children’s books found on library shelves. Conversely, rabid liberals denounce the “bannings” of these often pornographic books as violating reader rights. The … Read more
The history of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York has been glorious. It consists of over 200 years of service to God and the community wherever charity was needed. The sisters nursed Civil War wounded and Titanic survivors. They endeared themselves to countless Catholics by teaching … Read more
Graduates are usually encouraged to embrace an optimistic future based on obvious economic or cultural signs that make this possible. However, the Class of 2023 does not have the luxury of this bright future. Too many major obstacles bar the way for these members of Generation Z. If there was an expression … Read more
The debt ceiling debate is hurling the nation toward a potential fiscal disaster. After June 1, the government risks not having enough money to meet debt and operating expenses. A default will undermine the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency and what is left of the world order. The media are … Read more
As a some-what frequent traveler to Kansas City, I have watched the building of the new international airport from a distance. From inside the old seventies-style terminals, everyone could see the nearby project developing on the horizon over the past two years. I did not know what to expect, but the plain … Read more
The feminist narrative of history portrays women’s rights as a recent phenomenon. Feminists believe that pre-modern women were oppressed by men and had few rights. Nowhere were women more miserable than in medieval times when the Church and a patriarchal society reduced them to near slavery. Feminists contend that since then, the … Read more
Many political observers say the November 2022 elections and other by-elections were disastrous for those who took principled stands on cultural war issues. They claim Americans are tired of the culture wars. The mantra is that having rock-solid views leads to ballot defeat. Radical moderates, for that is what they are, now … Read more