It is graduation time and college students from the class of 2015 are assembling on campus greens everywhere to mark the occasion. It is a time of hope, joy and expectation as they enter the next phase of their lives. Yet beyond a climate of optimism that usually prevails, I cannot help but feel a … Read more
There is nothing wrong with the fact that today’s consumer society provides abundant goods for everyone. Such abundance is in itself good and necessary for society to function properly. Uphold Marriage and the Family; Uphold Society: Sign the Return to Order Petition What can be criticized are the philosophical roots of consumer society. Notre Dame’s … Read more
America did not always have a credit system like the present one. Rather, the early days of the republic saw many who did not like systems of easy credit and saw the dangers of overextended credit as a threat to the ordinary people who might become engulfed in debt. Uphold Marriage and the Family; Uphold … Read more
In reading David Boaz’s The Libertarian Mind (Simon & Schuster, 2015), one is struck by the difficulty of the task he has undertaken. It is hard enough to define a libertarian since, as Boaz admits, they come in so many brands and flavors. However, it is almost impossible to define the libertarian mind. Uphold Marriage … Read more
One of the readers of Return to Order sent in this commentary: Uphold Marriage and the Family; Uphold Society: Sign the Return to Order Petition “This book should be mandatory reading for every politician, economist and economics student……you have the answer Mr. Horvat. Leadership is what this country needs and you have the talent!” Gerald … Read more
It seems that Saint Thomas Aquinas has an opinion on just about everything. Uphold Marriage and the Family; Uphold Society: Sign the Return to Order Petition In this video, author John Horvat discusses what the views of Saint Thomas are on immigration and the treatment of immigrants.
There are many who propose solutions in our post-Ferguson America. In light of recent security breaches, for example, the White House security staff announced that it is considering putting spikes on the fence separating the President and the American people. In a similar vein, many liberal activists are demanding that police be fit with body … Read more
Progressive educators have an obsession for results, especially test scores. Higher scores supposedly prove children will be more “career and college ready” after graduation. Uphold Marriage and the Family; Uphold Society: Sign the Return to Order Petition For this reason, these educators are forever coming up with all sorts of one-size-fits-all programs like Common Core … Read more
By Vincent Gorre While on a trip recently, I was reading an online magazine during my flight and came across a news article about a Reader’s Digest poll of “100 Most Trusted People in America.”1 I was shocked to learn that among the top ten, seven were movie actors and actresses! The article further says … Read more
Know someone who wants information on Return to Order in Spanish? Now you can forward a promotional video about the book that has Spanish subtitles. It is part of the continuing campaign for a return to order. See the video with subtitles by clicking below. Vídeo Retorno al Orden (Español)
