Francis and the Journalists
by John WatersWhen you read the pope’s response in light of what has happened—or not happened—in the several days since, it acquires an ominous tenor. Continue Reading »
Decline and Fall of the BBC
by Peter HitchensThe British Broadcasting Corporation is not what it officially claims that it is. Continue Reading »
The HR-ification of the Public Square
by Samuel D. JamesKevin Williamson’s hire-and-fire is a symptom of a cultural sickness that goes beyond polarization. Continue Reading »
Neither Pop Nor Culture
by Ron AustinLet me begin with a confession. I spent almost a half century producing pop culture, mostly for television. This admission is an act of penance but also suggests a degree of generational responsibility. Maybe a half century in the entertainment industry isn’t sufficient for a full understanding, . . . . Continue Reading »
Time Magazine Reinvents the Priesthood
by William Doino Jr.In a recent story on the next generation of Catholic priests, Time magazine showed itself to be partisan and misinformed. Continue Reading »
Digital Enthusiasts and Informed Skeptics
by Mark BauerleinActual attendance in class and taking notes by hand, not with any technology, is better for learning. Continue Reading »
Tracing Church History through Old Newspapers
by K. E. ColombiniBrowsing the Catholic News Archive, you’ll notice how much things have changed—and not always for the better. Continue Reading »
Bret Stephens and the Climate Change Center
by John MurdockBret Stephens is playing it safe—not that this has stopped liberals from pillorying him. Continue Reading »
Rural Revenge
by K. E. ColombiniWill the entertainment industry seek ways to placate (and profit from) viewers in that great swath of the country referred to as the heartland? Continue Reading »
Look At Me
by Patricia SnowEven if the Church could keep screens out of her sanctuaries, people strongly attached to them would still be people poorly positioned to take advantage of what the Church has to . . . . Continue Reading »
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