Mamdani and the Extinction of the Mom-and-Pop Landlord

Mamdani and the Extinction of the Mom-and-Pop Landlord Photo Credit: © Bingjiefu He, CC BY-SA 4.0

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s housing policies clearly reflect his “democratic” socialist approach. He focuses on rent freezes, tenant protections, and strict code enforcement, which he claims will help “everyday New Yorkers” escape the city’s housing crisis. He doesn’t mention how intrusive government regulations have largely contributed to the current crisis. The government is … Read more

Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing

Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing

During the eighth and ninth centuries, the Vikings frequently plundered monasteries across Europe because they were isolated, poorly defended and held vast wealth, artifacts and livestock. With prayer and penance, the monks eventually prevailed and converted the Vikings. Today, something different is happening. A new round of sackings is underway. However, no … Read more

TFP Marches Alongside Determined Pro-Lifers in New York City

TFP Marches Alongside Determined Pro-Lifers in New York City

The pro-abortion movement would like to think that New York City is its untouchable stronghold, where pro-lifers hold no sway or influence. But much to their chagrin, the International Gift of Life Walk marched down Broadway on March 25. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) and … Read more

A Universe Just Ended, and Almost No One Noticed

A Universe Just Ended, and Almost No One Noticed

Around the Ides of March, a universe ended. It was not a spectacular end-of-the-world event. The exit did not go out with a bang but more like a whimper that barely registered on any radar. In a flash of a nanosecond, it was irrelevant. The universe that failed was the much hyped … Read more

Christian Parents Do Battle in Vermont Foster Care Case…and Win

Christian Parents Do Battle in Vermont Foster Care Case…and Win

In 2023, Vermont media reported a severe shortage of foster parents. The state soon made the situation far worse. It removed foster parents who didn’t support the “LGBTQ+ agenda.” A lawsuit ensued. The Federal District Court backed the state policy. Later, the U.S. government told Vermont that its policy might violate federal … Read more