Media creates myths that revise history. Example: ”Terri’s Law,” by which Congress sought to save Terri Schiavo’s life is now called a “Republican” intrusion into a private situation. But guess how many Democrats in the U.S. Senate opposed the . . . . Continue Reading »
This is hysterical. To publicize the skeptics’ case—and to protest their exclusion from the in-crowd climate conference—Lord Monckton has parachuted into Durbin. Very funny stunt.I met Lord Monckton last summer when we both spoke at the same conference. When we . . . . Continue Reading »
1. Unlike Peter, I don’t think that Gingrich’s flip-flops and sell outs have been fully priced in by Republican primary voters. Don’t get me wrong. Many voters are very sympathetic to Gingrich and like what he has said (and especially his style) in debates. . . . . Continue Reading »
Over at the invaluable Public Discourse site , Helen Alvare offers the first installment of a two-part series on the Supreme Court and family law. Here’s the takeaway from Part I: In sum, our Supreme Court has time and time again, and in an axiomatic fashion, expressed the . . . . Continue Reading »
Many of us are persuaded that religion is not merely one element among many in life but is central to one’s entire being. Social and political scientists have explored the implications of this for partisan loyalties, among other things. But could one’s ecclesial commitments . . . . Continue Reading »
Leading politicians of both the left and the right have made headlines over the past few weeks for what might charitably be described as their creative reinterpretations of Catholic teaching. But beyond what must be acknowledged as the sheer error of their statements vis-à-vis church positions . . . . Continue Reading »
I have my differences with Reason’s science writer, Ron Bailey. But he sure has a great gig. He is now in Durbin, South Africa, reporting on the latest global warming hysteria climate change conference, and finds rampant delusionalism. From “Delusional in . . . . Continue Reading »
Can colleges demand students affirm homosexuality? Court to decide Baptist Press , Leigh Jones Witness to Life Policy Review , Mary Eberstadt Sending of Sexual Images by Minors, Isn’t As Prevalent As Expected New York Times , Ahnahad O’Connor Loss Steels Resolve in Personhood Amendment . . . . Continue Reading »
In an interview with Terri Gross, Jimmy Fallon weighs in on liturgical innovations: GROSS: Do you still go to church? Mr. FALLON: I don’t go to – I tried to go back. When I was out in L.A. and I was kind of struggling for a bit. I went to church for a while, but it’s kind of, . . . . Continue Reading »
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