Controversy over a new public statue in front of Rotterdam Central Station, “Moments Contained,” erupted as soon as it was unveiled. The statue was designed by British artist Thomas J. Price and inaugurated on June 2. The thirteen-foot statue depicts an anonymous black female walking away from the Rotterdam Central Station wearing … Read more
The Hollywood actors’ union has now united with the writer’s union to strike against the big film producers. The negotiations between the players are deadlocked. Like a Hollywood movie, the story has all the potential for a classical film that might be billed as the labor action of the century. Each side … Read more
Since the Floyd Riots of 2020, the left has promoted Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs as must-have credentials for woke corporations eager to show concern for “marginalized” minorities. DEI is marketed as a way to address racial discrimination in the corporate world with affirmative action hiring practices. The programs also include … Read more
Even though most Americans can speak of a special teacher who helped change their lives, few appear to have much respect for the teaching profession. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona focused upon that topic during a seventeen-minute speech at a National Education Association (NEA) annual meeting on July 6, 2023. As … Read more
There is a brand of nonsensical liberalism that celebrates the triumph of processes. Such liberals celebrate speech but not what is said. They delight in choice, not what is chosen. They affirm the act of worship, not who or what is the object of adoration. Under this perspective, the most absurd contradictions … Read more
A recent article in the Washington Post began with a frightening sentence. “Extreme Heat kills more people in the United States than any other weather hazard.” A few minutes of Internet searching found virtually the same sentence on NBC News, which attributed it to the National Weather Service. CNN said the same … Read more
Plenty of men live their lives avoiding responsibility, work and effort. Many have no idea of the purpose of their lives and where they want to go. Others recoil before a culture that interprets any movement to male character development or leadership as hateful and oppressive. All these masculine figures are missing … Read more
Americans are increasingly offended when the homosexual agenda is imposed on them. For example, thousands protested against the Los Angeles Dodgers for honoring an anti-Catholic LGBTQ activist group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. America Needs Fatima supporters and friends also raised funds to put up billboards nationwide to remind passersby that … Read more
In a world where courage is in short supply, Lithuania stands out. The tiny Baltic country of 2.8 million people bordering Russia is standing up to both its big neighbor and Communist China with surprising results. It is determined not to be occupied again despite great challenges. To this effect, Lithuania has … Read more
Once upon a time, fairy tales were read, adventures in far off lands held readers captive, Mastering the Art of French Cooking was studied, and DIY books on home repair and improvement were readily available—all in a relatively safe environment. Public libraries were welcoming places for all to seek knowledge and wholesome … Read more