Over the last few weeks, Brazil suffered two institutional crises with far reaching consequences. They were sparked by statements and attitudes of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whose image was inevitably damaged. Political analysts point out Lula’s growing messianic and populist tone. He has now shed his moderate image adopted during … Read more
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) endorses the Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA) as part of a broader strategy against the homosexual agenda. Like other pro-family organizations, the TFP is well aware that FMA leaves the door open to the legislative recognition of civil unions and domestic … Read more
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) endorses the Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA) as part of a broader strategy against the homosexual agenda. Like other pro-family organizations, the TFP is well aware that FMA leaves the door open to the legislative recognition of civil unions and domestic … Read more
“The first time is a mere sounding out, a second try refines an experiment but the third time around – a tradition is born.” Such were the opening words which described the third Université d’été, an international summer program in Europe for college students sponsored by the Austrian Society for the Defense … Read more
From July 16-25, the famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue made an unexpected but blessed visit to the National Headquarters of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) and the site of its America Needs Fatima campaign, in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. The statue was on its way to … Read more
The camp manager said it best in the beginning. “In my 13 years as a camp manager, I’ve never seen a program like this one. It is going to be hard but I think you are all going to benefit from it.” The TFP’s 2nd Annual Call to Chivalry Summer Camp for … Read more
Are We Still “One Nation Under God”? The Supreme Court’s decision in Lawrence v. Texas is America’s “moral 9/11” On June 26, 2003, the Supreme Court granted constitutional protection to sodomy. In holding that a Texas law classifying sodomy as a misdemeanor violated the liberty protected under the Due Process Clause … Read more
Just over six months into the new administration, the Brazilian political scene is marked by debates on social security and tax reforms. According to dependable indicators and trusted analysts, the Brazilian economy is going through a period of stagnation. Controversy surrounds the economic model adopted by the Lula government, particularly among political … Read more
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It seems Alma Lopez is at it again. When her computer collage titled “Our Lady” appeared at Santa Fe’s Museum of International Folk Art in February of 2001, it unleashed a wave of controversy that even now divides the city. Press reports described the “art” exhibit as a floral bikini-clad Virgin of … Read more
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) has issued the following statement about the June 26, 2003 Supreme Court’s decision on Lawrence v. Texas striking down a Texas anti-sodomy law: The American TFP decries the June 26, 2003 Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v. Texas striking down … Read more