When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, few of the world’s governments and news media outlets gave them much of a chance of lasting longer than a couple of weeks at most. Nobody thought that Ukraine would become a proving ground for a new—and hitherto fore largely untested—technology. Now, experts around … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down Colorado’s ban on something called conversion therapy.” When the Court announced it, media outlets on the left sprang into action. The leftists used their headlines to broadcast dismay. National Public Radio (NPR) mourned that “Supreme Court Opens Door to Controversial Conversion Therapy.” Slate agonized over … Read more
As China got ever richer from its world trade, its wealthy officials indulged in fine wines, foods and other items. There was a booming market for Western luxuries among the nouveau riche Chinese who wanted to show off their newfound wealth and status. Suddenly, all this has come to a halt. China … Read more
On March 5, 2026, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed Public Law 131. It was a popular move. The new law passed the State Senate by 44-0 and the State House by 82-13. The new law covers largely untested ground for state legislators. They are trying to limit China’s possible infiltration into Indiana … Read more
Holy Week ceremonies in Spain are famous worldwide for their beauty and splendor. Every year, magnificent floats with figures from the Passion are carried through the streets of Spain, accompanied by music, prayer and a love of tradition. The modern secular world has always had a problem with this display of popular … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom’s ambitions are undeniable. He titled his recently published autobiography Young Man in a Hurry. He lives up to that aspect of his self-description. Several news outlets have presented him as the front-runner for his party’s presidential nomination in 2028, and he appears quite happy with that assessment. Smiles Don’t … Read more
Attacks against the Catholic Church often take the form of physical violence, whether by arson, vandalism, destruction of property, or direct violence against the faithful. The recent attack at Milwaukee’s Church of the Gesu stands out, leaving locals reeling in shock. In the early morning of March 18, the community woke to … Read more
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
For some time, the medical establishment in America has supported so-called transition surgeries for minors to become a member of the opposite sex. The “science” supposedly had spoken and no one dared contest it. However, the American Society for Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has recently tossed a rather heavy stone into the placid … Read more
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