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
In the ongoing battle to restore America to its past glory, the issue of jobs is a central concern. Some claim recovery will only come when the factors that are taking away American jobs—illegal immigrants, cheap imports and globalization—are eliminated. However, such arguments do not tell the whole story. Having jobs assumes people want to … Read more
Among the criticism and remarks by ecclesiastics about the current Synodal Process underway in the Church, the Open Letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, by Bishop Rob Mutsaerts, Auxiliary of the Diocese of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, in the Netherlands, stands out for its simplicity and clarity. “The Salvation Of Souls Is The Supreme Law” The August 16 letter’s … Read more
Introduction—On July 20, 2026, the U.S. State Department released the report “Cuba—The Capital of 21st Century Communism.” This hundred-page report took a long look at the history of the conflict between the United States and Cuba since Fidel Castro’s 1959 Revolution. This article is the second of a four-part review of this report. Perhaps the … 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
As the Islamic persecution of Christians in general and Catholics in particular intensifies around the world, the Archbishop of Santa Fe, Most Reverend John C. Wester, comes out in defense of a controversial Islamic project. Local journalist Jason McNabb writes: “A proposed Islamic mosque and school in Albuquerque’s North Valley has sparked controversy, with neighbors raising … Read more
Everyone should have the right to a culture. That means a unique and authentic way of expressing oneself inside a place and community. Unfortunately, this right has long been denied. This denial is especially evident in the world of fashion. Gone are the days when dress reflected a vibrant perception of oneself that found expression … Read more
“The mission of the National Museum of American History is to empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past.” Mission statements like the above are supposed to encapsulate an organization’s most important goals. Hours go into the process; extreme care is exercised behind each … Read more
The story of wine is really the story of civilization refining something simple into something meaningful, complex, and beautiful. It begins in the ancient Near East, where wine already carried prestige in Mesopotamia and Persia, tied to royalty and ritual rather than everyday life. The Greeks elevated it further into culture by weaving it into … Read more
Introduction—On July 20, 2026, the U.S. State Department released the report “Cuba—The Capital of 21st Century Communism.” This hundred-page report took a long look at the history of the conflict between the United States and Cuba since Fidel Castro’s 1959 Revolution. In light of its importance, the TFP has prepared a four-part review of this … Read more
