John Horvat II 
For several years, I have made the New Year’s resolution to make my Sundays Internet-free. That means I cut off any connection with the Internet, be it email, websites or videos. It does not include phone calls or text messages. This Internet fast allows me to dedicate my Sunday to other things. … Read more
My gift suggestion for an original Christmas gift for a loved one is a calendar. It can be any calendar according to the needs and inclinations of the one who will receive it. It does not matter if it is a wall calendar, a pocket version or a personal planner, as long … Read more
Many Americans tend to frame foreign policy debates according to Western standards. They assume the other side sees events just like Americans. They imagine key figures are motivated by the same passions and ambitions that Westerners might pursue. It is hard to think outside the Western box that has dominated world history … Read more
After the elections, the transgender movement is in disarray. It is demoralized by the unpopularity of its cause. Some Democrats add to the chaos by rightly pinning part of the blame for the electoral loss on transgender radicalism. The ensuing interliberal clash is revealing. Liberal strategists are asking that transgender radicals tone … Read more
The restoration of Notre Dame enthralled the world. Global leaders flocked to Paris to represent their nations. The media broadcast the opening ceremonies that celebrated this grand achievement, noble quest and supreme act of love. Such gatherings are rare, considering the state of the world. In these times of extreme polarization, few … Read more
The November election still invites much reflection in America, especially among leftists. There is still a lot of soul-searching and finger-pointing going on. The election delivered a reality check to the left. Leftists are devastated by how their messaging failed to impress the electorate. Their solutions did not resonate with the average … Read more
Most people look to Hollywood as a source of entertainment. They are reluctant to attribute to movie plots anything beyond the story lines. Those who find agendas inside films are often dismissed as conspiracy theorists. However, some film narratives do have liberal agendas. It is not hard to affirm. The film’s reviewers, … Read more
Social media is full of videos of brutal fights and the breakdown of civil order. Sometimes, it seems civilization is reduced to a thin veneer. The only thing that appears to keep society from barbarism is what little is left of Western civilization and its customs. A thin and fragile shell is … Read more
Thanksgiving has become a secular holiday. It is a time for family get-togethers, sports events and shopping trips. There is some, but not enough giving of thanks on Thanksgiving. Moreover, when gratitude is felt, it frequently remains just a feeling that is not directed toward a good and personal God. Then too, … Read more
Everyone has an explanation for the turn of events in November. It’s the economy, the culture, a failure to connect with working-class Americans. All these are valid reasons. However, I have my own explanation that sheds some light on what has gone wrong in America. It explains something of the craziness of … Read more