Celebrity Studies by ME

by Peter Lawler

One version of my study that shows stuff is now available. . . . . Continue Reading »

13 Sep 2010 0

Obamacare: NYT Says No Rationing Here as it Pushes Rationing

by Wesley J. Smith

I got a big chuckle a few weeks ago when the NYT editorialized against rationing supposed fear mongering—and then pushed rationing.  Well, the Old Gray Leftie Lady is at it again, claiming that the  rationing comparative effectiveness panel established by Obamacare  is . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Sep 2010 0

Natural Law and Newman’s Insight

by David Mills

While I’m mentioning conferences you may want to attend, here are two more. First, Robert George, a member of our editorial board, will be giving the Archbishop Gerety Lecture at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University. He will be speaking on “Natural Law, God, and Human . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Sep 2010 0

Medieval Warfare, Wounds, and Disease, for the General Audience

by David Mills

A conference that looks like great fun: Dancing with Death: Warfare, Wounds and Disease in the Middle Ages . It is being held October 20th to 22nd at the California University of Pennsylvania, northeast of Pittsburgh, is free, and is not only open to the public but aimed at a general audience, and . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Sep 2010 0

Rambling Rose and RIFF

by Peter Lawler

Yesterday was the second and final day of the Rome (Georgia) International Film Festival. I’m sad to say I had to miss almost all of it. But the final event—a showing of the film RAMBLING ROSE followed by a discussion with the film’s director, Martha Coolidge—was quite . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Sep 2010 0

A 9/11 Journal

by David Mills

On this 9/11, a moving essay by one who was there:  Ground Zero: A Journal , by Father Vincent Druding, which originally appeared in the December 2001 issue. . . . . Continue Reading »

11 Sep 2010 0

An Observer Scores My Dispute With Matthew Scully Over A Rat is a Pig, etc.

by Wesley J. Smith

Well, this is an interesting how do you do: Out of the blue, William Murchison has written an article in Human Life Review that scores and explores the heated dispute I had with author and animal advocate Matthew Scully, about his (this is me) mendacious and hysterical review of my book in . . . . Continue Reading »

11 Sep 2010 0

Obamacare: Here Comes the Government’s Thuggish Iron Fist

by Wesley J. Smith

The use of government threats wielded as a thuggish means of coercion and control, not surprising given that the Feds have centralized the nation’s health care financing and delivery systems, have begun.  With some reports showing that Obamacare will increase costs rather than . . . . Continue Reading »

11 Sep 2010 0

Fewer Highway Deaths? Thank Ralph Nader

by Wesley J. Smith

We take a short break from our normal schedule to do our part to give substantial credit where credit is due.  Last year created a wonderful record—the fewest highway fatalities in 60 years.  From the story:“We attribute the progress to a host of factors,” said Barbara . . . . Continue Reading »

11 Sep 2010 0

“Who Are You To Judge?” — A Fascinating Silence

by Tom Gilson

All week long, Christians, myself included, have been pointing out one man’s foolishness, stupidity, and wickedness. Usually when we do that with respect to matters like religion, sexual morality, or abortion, there’s a chorus of complaints: “Who are you to judge?” The . . . . Continue Reading »

11 Sep 2010 0