The Real Issues Underlying the Dreamer Debate

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The Real Issues Underlying the Dreamer Debate

The problem with the “dreamer” debate is that it has little to do with children or their dreams. Most of the “dreamer children” are now adults. On average, the 800,000 recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program who entered America illegally as minors—alone, or brought by parents or relatives—are … Read more

A Fedora for All Seasons: Does Using a Hat Matter?

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A Fedora for All Seasons: Does Using a Hat Matter?

On an extremely cold winter day a rather curious incident took place. The temperature was in the frigid teens and made all the more unbearable by a stiff wind. So, I was very anxious to get inside the store that was not far off in the distance. As I entered The Vitamin … Read more

A Tale of Two Marches: Reasons for Hope and Confidence

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45th Annual March for Life - A Tale of Two Marches: Reasons for Hope and Confidence

45th Annual March for Life A Tale of Two Marches: Reasons for Hope and Confidence On the occasion of this 45th annual March for Life, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) joins the legions of Americans nationwide who oppose the continued slaughter of innocents through abortion. We … Read more

Why the End of Malls Will Not Make Shopping Any Better

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Why the End of Malls Will Not Make Shopping Any Better

As the Christmas season ends, there is a general agreement that the age of malls is coming to a close. Retail sales are no longer dominated by the vast complexes of physical shops anchored by big-box stores once found all over the country. Indeed, malls are no longer delivering the goods to … Read more

Honoring the Fallen With a Place at the Table

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Honoring the Fallen With a Place at the Table 1

Forced by circumstances to get a bite to eat at a “fast food” place, I expected to find that frenetic, machine-like service, centered on maximum efficiency and the worship of speed. Fast food facilities are designed to move people in and out quickly, with little concern for the pondering of anything. They … Read more

The Civilization of the Lie and Its Rejection of Truth

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Historical eras, like people, have their own defining traits. There is always a particular virtue or vice, hero or villain, war or revolution that indelibly marks a whole year, decade, or even century, making it easy to summarize these eras with a single phrase. The Ancien Régime , the period of French … Read more

The Representation of a Naked Man in the Vatican Nativity Scene Offends the Sublime Innocence of the Child Jesus and the Blessed Mother

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The Representation of a Naked Man in the Vatican Nativity Scene Offends the Sublime Innocence of the Child Jesus and the Blessed Mother

The Nativity Scene is one of the most endearing Christmas traditions in the Catholic Church, recalling the conditions in which the Redeemer was born. Its origin goes back to Christmas 1223 to Saint Francis of Assisi. The saint wished to celebrate the birth of the Divine Redeemer in a more solemn way … Read more

The Growing March for Life in the Netherlands: A Symbol of Hope

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The Growing March for Life in the Netherlands: A Symbol of Hope 1

  Pro-lifers in America often associate the Netherlands with very liberal positions on euthanasia, abortion and other moral issues. However, hopeful signs like the vibrant March for Life last December 9, show there are healthy reactions and reasons for hope. Record Turnout The pro-life movement is growing in the Netherlands. This was … Read more