Photo by Yan Krukau. The growing use of what’s called “critical literacy” in schools represents a major shift away from teaching children how to truly read and understand text. This nice-sounding phrase is a move away from traditional … [Read more...] about ‘Critical Literacy’ Commands Feelings, Not Comprehension
Men Want Marriage and Fatherhood
Social science has long shown that involved fatherhood is essential for a child’s success. It is linked to better emotional development and a path out of poverty. But the benefits for the fathers themselves are often overlooked. Drawing on data and, … [Read more...] about Men Want Marriage and Fatherhood
Fantasy of Mamdani’s “Warm Collectivism”
When New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave his inaugural address on January 1st, he said he wanted to replace “the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” That phrase quickly sparked national debate. His supporters … [Read more...] about Fantasy of Mamdani’s “Warm Collectivism”
Trump’s Right to Target Private Equity
Photo by RDNE Stock project. Inflation in home prices is perhaps the single biggest reason swing voters are shifting toward the Democrats. With midterms just months away, Republicans need to take the initiative against one of the true … [Read more...] about Trump’s Right to Target Private Equity
ICE Protests Could Spell the Suicide of the West
Image by Fibonacci Blue. CC BY 4.0. The organized activism against Immigration and Customs Enforcement reflects a deep cultural and political shift in America that could easily be fatal for Western Civilization. Americans would do well to … [Read more...] about ICE Protests Could Spell the Suicide of the West
Birth is Not a Lottery
Late last year, a website called "Birth Lottery" started circulating on social media. The idea is simple. You click a button, the globe spins, and it “assigns” you a country where you might have been born — based on global birth rates. Then it shows … [Read more...] about Birth is Not a Lottery
Violent Resistance Shouldn’t Prevail in Minnesota
This year we have witnessed a dangerous breakdown of law and order in Minnesota. It has demanded our constant attention, and let’s be clear—the scenes playing out in streets of Minneapolis are not just “protests.” They are a direct assault on the … [Read more...] about Violent Resistance Shouldn’t Prevail in Minnesota
Breaking the Beauty of Art
Photo by Dr pangloss. CC BY-SA 4.0. Our culture finds itself today not just with skepticism about tradition, but a deliberate mocking of what was once sacred. Look no further than a recent art exhibition in Austria, titled “You shall make for … [Read more...] about Breaking the Beauty of Art
Free Speech Under Attack
Photo by Pakkin Leung. CC BY 4.0. The liberty we enjoy today isn’t guaranteed — it must be actively defended, especially when silence seems safer. Today I want to put on your radar the story of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon who was … [Read more...] about Free Speech Under Attack
American Reality vs. Revisionism
Recently, one of America’s best-known documentary filmmakers suggested we should “rethink the American Revolution.” But instead of deepening our understanding, the latest project by Ken Burns retells the story of our nation’s founding through the … [Read more...] about American Reality vs. Revisionism
