John Horvat II 
Scotch Whisky (without the “e”) justly merits acclaim from connoisseurs worldwide who appreciate its nuance and flavor. For this reason, Scotch is increasingly popular as more people are exposed to its charms. The whisky business is now booming in Scotland. The growth should be a good thing. By modern business metrics, if … Read more
The Economy of Francesco is the name of a 2019 initiative created by Pope Francis to address the world’s economic problems. He invited “young economists, entrepreneurs and change-makers of the world” to participate in studies to explore new ideas to change how people and nations live and manage the economy. On September … Read more
President Joe Biden seemed to have reached the extreme limits of denying Church teaching with his aggressive promotion of abortion at every opportunity. After the Dobbs decision, the “Catholic” president has worked tirelessly and fanatically to sabotage the efforts of countless pro-life Catholics. To the scandal of so many, he has no … Read more
The pro-life movement joyfully celebrated the victory over Roe v. Wade. The decision represented decades of hard work to overcome the obstacles that stood in the way. Activists had to dispute the idea that procured abortion was a matter of “settled law” that could not be opposed. They had to brave the … Read more
The next time you hear “my body, my choice” screamed at you, it would be good to politely remind the activists they are not supposed to say “my choice” anymore—it offends women. Activists in the know, for example, are now using a more emphatic and clunkier “my body, my decision.” In fact, … Read more
The national political scene has reached an impasse. Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, are at loggerheads and cannot get things done. The constitutional structures in place act as stop devices that keep the two sides in check. Neither side feels comfortable inside this legal straitjacket. When people can’t get what they … Read more
A colleague of mine went to have some blood tests at a typical lab nearby. Being a good observer, he noted that the building was a modern structure with little architectural adornment. His eyes looked instead upon the office decoration, which allows people to reveal something of their individuality. In a workaday … Read more
One of the strongest contradictions of procured abortion is that the practice is so contrary to maternal instinct. It defies the imagination of all those who have known and revere their mothers. The intimate connection over the time of pregnancy establishes an undeniable affection between mother and child. Thus, mothers cherish and … Read more
An era has ended. Queen Elizabeth II is dead, and the world mourns. We can say that the twentieth century officially ended as the last pillar of the postwar order fell. The Queen had her defects. In remembering her, some decry many of her political decisions. Others point to the deplorable things … Read more
For decades, the American Constitution has been both an obstacle and an aid to those who promote the liberal agenda. True to its relativist ethos, today’s left has not particular attachment to the Constitution. When the document can be interpreted to the left’s advantage, its activists are enthusiastic defenders of constitutional rights. … Read more