Dioceses across the country have long suffered from a vocation crisis. The number of new priests has failed to keep up as older priests retire and die. Many bishops have had to resort to foreign priests to fill the gap. The crisis is far from over. However, something new is happening in … Read more
If you ask a cross-section of Americans to list their favorite retail chain, Tractor Supply Company (TSC) would be on few lips. Its stores possess nothing of glamor or marketing flair. A store’s atmosphere is deliberate, reflecting a no-nonsense, get-the-job-done-and-get-out crowd. Despite its “under the radar” image, the company has come under … Read more
Once a dominant force on social media and public discourse, Cancel culture is now showing severe signs of wear. This trend involves calling out and boycotting individuals or organizations for perceived wrongdoings. It is losing its grip on the collective consciousness. Public opinion has long understood that grave social evils must be … Read more
For years, the woke establishment has championed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as essential frameworks for workplaces. Thus, the avant-garde corporate world has invested heavily in these programs, creating departments and setting goals. However, a rising tide of reaction is forcing some businesses to restructure or abandon their DEI programs. The … Read more
What happens in France tends to influence the rest of the world. For better or for worse, it remains a bellwether country and an incubator of political ideas and trends. For that reason, the Western media closely followed the recent elections for the French National Assembly. The results left the French right … Read more
As Ukraine continues its fight against the Russian unjust aggression, most reports focus on the military aspects of the war. However, Ukraine’s Greek Catholic Church sent a letter dated June 18 focusing on the spiritual side of this great battle. In a letter to Dr. Caio Xavier da Silveira, head of the … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dramatically changed our lives, bringing remarkable advancements in warfare, healthcare, transportation and communication. Despite some benefits, AI poses catastrophic risks if malcontents exploit it. Indeed, developers should have thought of its misuse before developing it. However, AI’s greatest threat to humanity is its military use. Communist China’s military … Read more
As summer progresses, the national conversation is turned toward the weather. There seems to be no end to the extreme heat waves hitting the nation. Dramatic stories of heat alerts affecting tens of millions dominate the headlines. While the media inevitably link the “extreme” heat to climate change, others sensationalize and weaponize … Read more
One deadly myth harmful to the conservative cause is that once the full weight of the establishment pushes a liberal initiative forward, it is futile to resist it. Such fatalism is false. Plenty of well-advanced leftist initiatives have suffered crushing defeats. It is enough to recall the doomed Equal Rights Amendment, Roe … Read more
“Transition affirmation is not proven to be safe or effective long term. It does not reduce suicides. It does not repair mental health issues or trauma. Minors cannot give truly informed consent. Children have developing and immature brains. Their minds change often. They are prone to risk taking, they are vulnerable to … Read more
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