Even the most hardened liberals have to admit something is wrong with the liberal order that has long dominated modernity. The social and cultural structures upon which this order is built have broken down—notably the family, community, and church. As the reigning political philosophy, liberalism must take at least some blame for the present social … Read more
As “democratic” socialism gains in popularity, two embarrassing trends stand out. First, this new brand of socialism is very popular among high-income, well-educated people who should disapprove of it. Second, it is much less popular among workers and the less-educated sectors of the population that socialism claims to represent. Thus, it is not surprising that … Read more
With the passing of Dolly Parton, an era has ended. This era is defined not by her personality, but by a type of figure that once unified the nation. There used to be many such unifying figures in American culture—celebrities, stars, political and sports figures. They were legends that usually personified certain American traits and … Read more
The left in Latin America has long relied upon armed struggle and guerrilla wars to gain political power. This classical method of Revolution targeted the rich, the establishment and religion. It left behind a trail of bloodshed and violence. However, the left has another side that it uses to carry out its Revolution that extends … Read more
History records cases of ancient ghost cities that suddenly lost their populations and decayed. No one knows what happened to them or where the people went. All they know is that the buildings lie in ruin; they are overgrown and abandoned. The sites are intriguing mysteries and a matter for speculation. However, these ghost cities … Read more
Since it is not in power, the American left would seem to have all the advantages in the coming elections. It can blame higher costs, world instability and other problems on the right. The liberal media are on the offensive, highlighting every problem relentlessly. However, the momentum is not on either side. In fact, the … Read more
Not so long ago, the acronym ESG was trendy in investment markets. The woke thing to do was to invest in ESG-friendly funds. Their popularity promised a maximum return on investment with a commitment to woke ideals. ESG stands for investing in corporations based on environmental, social and corporate-governance factors. By adopting an environmental, social … Read more
Back in 1988, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) joined other Christian organizations to protest against a blasphemous film called “The Last Temptation of Christ.” The production caused outrage by attacking the person of Our Lord Jesus Christ in ways never before seen. The protests against the film were … Read more
With the publication of my book, Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to Organic Christian Society—Where We’ve Been, How We Got Here and Where We Need to Go, I was advised to open social media accounts to aid in its promotion. I dutifully set up accounts on then-Twitter and LinkedIn and regularly posted on … Read more
As the Culture War rages, no field is exempt from its reach. Much has been printed about this intense battle for the American soul. Now, even the fonts used for printing have become a battlefield. It is no longer what you read, but how it appears, that is contested. A font war has erupted between … Read more
