The Economy of Francesco is the name of an initiative of Pope Francis in which he invites “young economists, entrepreneurs and change-makers of the world” to address the world’s economic problems. The project seeks to be an explosive source of energy and new ideas for a tired world in need of change. … Read more
These are challenging times for the classical music world. Critical Race Theory and its fellow travelers are targeting music blasting away, cutting the ground out from under them much faster than they can shore up their foundations. The Mathematics of Systemic Racism The accusations against classical music are like those in other … Read more
Ever since the release of the smartphone, many have considered the “dumb phone” obsolete. In our frenetic society, the thought of not immediately googling some fact or following a Facebook page is unimaginable. However, an undercurrent of resistance has appeared. People are rejecting smartphones. They have begun abandoning their smartphones in favor … Read more
“I eat babies!” “If my own mother were murdered, I would laugh. Hail Satan!” “I wish I had been aborted!” “Yes, I am a murderer!” “Go to hell!” These words greeted members of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) Student Action on the pro-life battlefield on another of their heated university campaigns. When … Read more
The collapse of our liberal order is upon us. As expected, many liberals assign the blame to Christian conservatives. We are the ones waging “forever” culture wars that prevent society from progressing, diversifying and becoming more inclusive. We are the ones who use culture as an identity marker to impose our “illiberal” … Read more
Sometimes, I despair for the future of education. This occasional anguish was recently triggered by a videotaped lecture from a University of Michigan education professor. Her central premise was that elementary school math teachers must be constantly vigilant, lest they fall into verbal traps perpetuating racism. Labeling Impossible Tasks as Necessary Dr. … Read more
On August 18, 2019, The New York Times Magazine featured The 1619 Project. It set off a debate that resonates from the halls of academe to the streets of America. 1619 was so significant that The New York Post began a story about the 2020 riots with the following: “America is burning. … Read more
The giant retailer Amazon represents the cutting edge of a materialistic consumer society. It changed the marketplace by facilitating the quest for ever greater, faster and cheaper gratification. The desire for “always more” instead of better often leads to consumer frustration and stress, not happiness. However, Amazon also is changing the workplace. … Read more
This year, the Chinese Communist Party is celebrating the centenary of its founding with all pomp and circumstance. The celebration has been long in preparation. On October 18, 2017, Chinese President Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Party, delivered an important speech to the 2,280 delegates at the 19th Congress of … Read more
One marvel of language is the accent. Accents reflect the influence of regions and local populations on individuals. Picturesque expressions are conveyed by rich inflections and tones. Indeed, accents are part of the poetry and spice of life. An accent also serves as a sign of identity. It communicates the joy of … Read more
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