“I think somehow this idea of presenting particularly younger students with someone’s idea of an alternative family is scary to a lot of parents, because they don’t know necessarily how to explain it.” Enlisting the Emotions of the Young The source of this quote is Kathleen Barker, the program director for “History UnErased.” She is … Read more
A lengthy headline from the British newspaper, The Daily Mail, sums up the current U.S. spike in crime. “America’s deadly year: Philadelphia Now has More Murders than NYC and L.A. and a DOZEN Major US Cities Smash Annual Homicide Records (And They are ALL Democrat).” These shocking statistics are not limited to the largest cities. … Read more
No money raised by taxation in any State, for the support of public schools, or derived from any public fund therefore, nor any public lands devoted thereto, shall ever be under the control of any religious sect, nor shall any money so raised, or lands so devoted be divided between religious sects or denominations. Blaine … Read more
The planned “renovation” of the interior of the medieval Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France, will transform the venerable building into what many call a “woke” modernization. Such a deformation of the sublime shrine to Our Lady must be opposed and protested. Please Sign Here to Prevent Notre Dame From Being Wreckovated Reasons for … Read more
“One could be forgiven for imagining that the media had set out to cover the CRT debate in a manner that would aggravate a polarized nation, fuel conservative distrust, and turn a principled debate into a food fight.” This fundamental conclusion is from a report by the American Enterprise Institute’s (AEI) director of education policy, … Read more
The pro-abortion movement is running scared. It likes to portray itself as a popular movement representing all women and progressive ideas. Suddenly, pro-abortionists are realizing the bottom has fallen out of their assumptions. They are not popular. Many women, indeed mostly women, oppose them. Given the “choice” about unlimited abortion, nearly half of all Americans … Read more
“See Dick. “See Jane. “See Spot. “See Spot run. “Run, Spot, run!” For many Americans of a certain age—of which this author is one—those words instantly trigger memories of kindergarten or first grade. Now, compare them to the first words in a far more recent book: “This is Ruthie. “She’s a transgender girl.” Elementary School … Read more
By now, most people interested in American politics have heard of Glenn Youngkin’s election as the Governor of Virginia. Even most leftists agree that one vital issue was the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT). The Culture War is back on the front burner, and the waters are boiling. For parents concerned about the education … Read more
On Halloween night, someone shot a man in the West Campus neighborhood near the University of Texas at Austin. According to KXAN news, the injuries were “serious, but not life threatening.” Austin’s CBS television station told the story in matter-of-fact tones. A Routine Case – An Insane Reaction “The Austin Police Department is investigating a shooting that … Read more
Occasionally, I look at America Magazine, which calls itself “The Jesuit Review.” Usually, I try to find out what so-called liberal Catholics say about traditionalists like myself. Sometimes, I want to understand their take on a particular issue about which I am writing. A Priest’s Confession I recently went to America’s home page to read … Read more
