John Horvat II 
When recently asked to give a talk, I recalled how many liberals begin their talks by making land acknowledgment statements. A sample statement might read: We wish to acknowledge that we gather together to study at [woke university] on lands that have been stewarded through many centuries by the ancestors and descendants … Read more
The crisis inside the Catholic Church has turned everything upside down. Tired of liturgical renovations, many Catholics are looking for more traditional expressions of worship. Others lament the “feminization” of some progressive services and seek out less emotional and more affirmative models of faith. Tragically, these searches sometimes lead outside the Church. … Read more
We live in a Facebook world where everyone seeks to impress. However, most people are content to leave a superficial impact that takes little effort. Indeed, authentic greatness requires too much of a lifelong struggle for such trivial souls. Instead, they look to leave some legacy that might consist of a gift … Read more
Like all laws, immigration law is very succinct and specific. It defines the conditions under which a person can successfully enter and stay in America. By being very exact, it ensures that all people are treated fairly, which minimizes injustice. With the coming crackdown on illegal immigrants, some Catholics are advising these … Read more
We live in the strange twilight of the post-War era. Modern narratives are breaking down. Paradoxes abound where secure convictions once reigned. Liberals often affirmed, for example, that history always flows inexorably leftward. Today, the left is in decline worldwide, facing a dismal future. Others said traditional ways and certainties were destined … Read more
Suddenly, a demographic winter is upon us. We’ve seen it coming for decades. However, the effects of this population implosion are now starting to be felt. Nation after nation reports low birth rates and aging populations. No amount of monetary incentive is enough to change people’s minds—even in more traditional societies. Women … Read more
In the aftermath of the inauguration, change is in the air. It seems no field is exempt from its winds. One surprising name on the list of those institutions slated for change is Hollywood. For decades, America has been waiting for a seismic shift to jolt Hollywood back to its senses. For … Read more
After months of soul-searching, Democratic Party strategist James Carville wrote a New York Times op-ed about how he was wrong in predicting the results of the 2024 presidential election. He honestly thought Kamala Harris would win the contest and, like all in his party, was devastated by the final results. To Party … Read more
We live in a regime where things feel unsafe. People subconsciously sense insecurity when going to places, lest they fall victim to violence or attack. It is a kind of local terrorism where rogue individuals act out their macabre fantasies and ideologies in ordinary places, whether at a political rally, a New … Read more
A political myth states that once the Supreme Court has spoken, the issue is definitively settled. Especially when referring to liberal projects, these pronouncements are about as close to secular infallibility as it gets. This was the case of Roe v. Wade. For decades, liberals insisted upon calling the unsettling decision “settled … Read more