John Horvat II 
A seemingly insignificant incident made the headlines that should fill us all with shame. The Supreme Court overwhelmingly ruled in favor of a former cheerleader punished by her high school for a profanity-laced Snapchat post criticizing an official decision. The 8-1 decision was celebrated as a triumph of First Amendment freedom. Because … Read more
As the Fourth of July approaches, Americans are faced with a troubling question: Which flag will you be flying this holiday? The day should serve as an occasion for the nation to unite around its national symbol. Americans have always celebrated with patriotic displays of the stars and stripes of all sizes. … Read more
Homeowning used to be the goal of most families in search of stability. It was an essential component of the American Dream. However, the overheated market for houses now puts this dream out of reach for many Americans. As a result, some question the value of homeownership and opt for renting. In … Read more
The 2020 razor-thin margin of victory in the House and Senate forced some Democratic Party officials to do some soul-searching. They wanted to know what went wrong in an election they framed as a victory. The fragile win was much too close to call a mandate, a bit too precarious to be … Read more
Progressive economists are enthralled with the prospect of President Biden’s new $6 trillion spending spree. They celebrate the idea that all this money will soon be pumping its way through the system, bringing prosperity and happiness to all Americans. Through more government, all problems will fade away. There is an air of … Read more
The left exploits the Green Revolution to further its ecological agenda of destroying the present economic system. Its special target has long been Big Oil, which plays a dominant role in the global economy. Bolstered by the support of Big Media, Green activists are trying hard to bring the present system down. … Read more
According to Vatican sources, Pope Francis might meet with President Biden, who will be on his way to a June 16 Geneva summit with Vladimir Putin. In normal times, most American Catholics would rejoice at the prospect of this visit between the heads of the world’s spiritual power and the corresponding temporal … Read more
If there is an image that expresses the state of the world, it might be the work of Salvatore Garau, a 67-year-old artist from Santa Giusta, Italy. He specializes in “immaterial” art. His sculptures do not exist materially but only in his mind. The art collectors who buy his pieces get a … Read more
Can a Devout Christian Enjoy a Chocolate Éclair? Modern culture presents explosions of pleasures and delights as a supreme goal for all those who want to enjoy life to its fullest. People insist upon the best foods, drinks, accommodations and entertainment. This pursuit of happiness becomes the meaning and purpose of countless … Read more
All across America, the practice of witchcraft is growing among young women. It is a bad omen that bodes ill for the nation. The new witches are different from the past. The trend involves more than just spells and dark secret rituals. It brings together a macabre brew of sexuality, politics and … Read more