The Holy Spirit and the Next Conclave

The Holy Spirit and the Next Conclave 3

The eyes of the whole world — not just Catholics — are turned to St. Peter’s in Rome, wondering who will be the new Vicar of Christ. This time, after a series of shocking and confusing events, the expectation that precedes every conclave is sharper and more intense. Massimo Franco writes in … Read more

The Abuse No One Wants to See

The Abuse No One Wants to See 2

In these times of great concern for children, sexual abuse and gun safety, there is an alarming government report on abusive behavior that seems to have gone unnoticed by major media. The report deals with the culpable misbehavior of a large sector of the population. The number of yearly victims – some … Read more

No Nobility of Purpose = No Prosperity

No Nobility of Purpose = No Prosperity

There are those who think that if we put our economy back on track, everything will be all right. Material prosperity is their sole solution. They speak of happiness as if it can be expressed in terms of GDP, government statistics and employment benefits. We certainly do need material prosperity but such … Read more

Do Higher Taxes Really Produce Higher Revenue

Do Higher Taxes Really Produce Higher Revenue 3

With all the discussions about tax rates and the prodigious amount of municipal deficits, our politicians and media tell us that we must increase tax rates to survive. One is left with the hollow feeling that there are no options and we must raise taxes regardless of the effects to stave off … Read more

What about Gun Violence in Brazil?

What about Gun Violence in Brazil? 4

There are plenty of people who point to countries with fewer guns as models for the United States. However, there are few who take notice of Brazil, a country with far fewer guns that still manages to have much greater gun violence and death.No one seems to take note, but the numbers … Read more

Facing Negotiations With the Marxist Guerrillas: Secret Capitulation Will Never Bring True Peace

Press Release: Secret Capitulation Will Never Bring True Peace 2

""""[vc_column_text] Facing Negotiations With the Marxist Guerrillas: Secret Capitulation Will Never Bring True Peace (Published in El Tiempo, Colombia’s highest circulation daily newspaper, on October 19, 2012 by the Sociedad Colombiana Tradición y Acción.) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]""[vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-angle-right”]President Juan Manuel Santos wants to impose on us a nation designed by … Read more

Slave Work: Prisoner Exploitation in Cuba’s State Factories

Slave Work: Prisoner Exploitation in Cuba’s State Factories 5

The Cuban state factory, Provari, makes a number of items, from bricks and mattresses all the way to artifacts and souvenirs for tourists and even insecticide. However, as dissidents have denounced, most of their workers are “slave workers.” They are prisoners who work unprotected and receive negligible salaries or no salary at … Read more