Right now, smartphone addiction is out of control. Things have reached such a point that the average American checks his phone 352 times a day—once every two minutes and 43 seconds. But right now, a restaurant in Italy—and free wine—is doing what many thought impossible: It is separating people from their phones. … Read more
One thing that is obvious about the student riots over Gaza is that they are not about Gaza. They are not even about students. Other elements veil the real issues and players. In the realm of revolutionary action, the issue is never the issue. It’s about wanting to overthrow structures and narratives … Read more
A new expression is increasingly appearing in the education press—student disengagement. This phenomenon takes two forms. Disengaged students are either not mentally prepared to learn in class or stay away from school altogether. The School as Therapy “Disengaged behavior” is nothing new. “Skipping school” is a practice that is as old as … Read more
As other countries are slamming their production brakes at the red light at the eco-traffic signal, Red China is good to go on the emission highway. A recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal points out how China has not followed the ecological requirements or guidelines that have caused other countries to … Read more
In a move that has been described as the largest restructuring of the Church in Ireland for nine centuries, Pope Francis recently moved several Irish bishops from their dioceses without appointing replacements, evidencing the decline of Catholicism in the nation. On April 10, the Holy See’s daily bulletin announced the moving of … Read more
In the eyes of liberals, there is only one thing worse than Christian nationalism. It is white Christian nationalism. The addition of the adjective white supercharges the expression with vitriol and power, turning its followers (especially if they are male) into something everyone should love to hate. Judging from the liberal media … Read more
On paper, this could be many people’s dreams come true. A multinational corporation wants to build a $2.4 billion EV Battery plant on 270 acres of land in Green Charter Township, Michigan. It promises to create over two thousand jobs. It could be the key to economic prosperity for this rural area, … Read more
The theme of battling for the Church and Christian civilization could not be more urgent. For this reason, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) held regional conferences in northern and southern California for friends and supporters. On April 20, the TFP Southern California Regional Conference was … Read more
My email box contained an interesting bit of news this morning under the engaging title “DEI, Left to Die.” These encouraging words were from the National Association of Scholars (NAS), a right-of-center group of academics who work to retain some sanity in America’s ivory towers. The NAS’s task is not enviable. The … Read more
Few community members, even frequent patrons, realize how much progressive political ideology affects schools and public libraries. To a great extent, this philosophy comes courtesy of the American Library Association (ALA). Even the tiniest bit of research shows just how committed to leftist dogmas the ALA is. So, it is heartening to … Read more