The media ultimately stokes a revolt against itself. The disgust it instills with its fake narratives turns men against it.
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Sidney Poitier and the Civilizing Act
Sydney Poitier’s films were mature examinations of blackness in American life. Unlike those who followed him, he demonstrated that acting civilized way is not a class or race privilege, but a human obligation.
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Time to Allow a Cease-Fire in Ukraine
U.S. and UK officials have been sabotaging attempts to reach a cease-fire in Ukraine in an attempt to embroil Russia in a war of attrition. It’s time for a sober reassessment of a strategy that has backfired on Western leaders.
Tearing Down Canada’s Past
Celebration of Canada Day in modern-day Canada is marked by official attempts to shame the nation’s history and tear down the monuments of its past. Canada is a “post-national state” and an archetypal example of a late-modern, so-called liberal democracy.
Liberal Tolerance on Display After Reversal of Roe v. Wade
After the Roe reversal protests erupted all across the country, with the largest in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles—cities in states with virtually zero probability that their lawmakers will pass laws restricting abortion.
A Quandary for Con Inc.: Karl Marx, the Civil-War Unionist
Karl Marx's support for Lincoln and condemnation of the South, both during and after the Civil War, create an awkward paradox for establishment conservatives.
The Cowardly American Corporation
The woke bullies of American capitalism are not really bullies at all. The current corporate aborti-mania is driven by abject fear and quivering compliance with cultural authoritarianism.
Cracks in the Narrative on Ukraine
Recent statements by Germany's foreign policy adviser, Jens Plotner, have exposed a general weakening of the narrative that asserts a perfectly monolithic Western world, rock-solid in its determination to punish Russia.
Overturning Roe: A Conservative Legal Triumph and Return to Common Sense
The overruling of Roe v. Wade is a momentous achievement of the conservative legal movement and an act of great courage. The blowback will be fierce, but America is beginning to see a rebirth of the rule of law.
Red-Flagging Red-Flag Law Abuse
A planned federal "red flag" gun control plan backed by Senate Republicans will make it easy for gun-owning citizens to be labeled "mental health threats" and disarmed by anyone who doesn't like them.
Are Conservatives Fair Game?
Should members of the political right criticize one another for their faults, or band together out of solidarity against the left? Is it fair to consider a conservative public figure’s personal life when judging his moral pronouncements? I attempt to answer these questions in response to a critic.
Is There a Western “Plan B” in Ukraine?
If Ukraine's resistance to Russian forces suddenly collapses in the east, the Western alliance will need a "Plan B" for their proxy war, but it is unlikely to escalate to a nuclear exchange.
What Really Happened to Justin Bieber?
Mainstream media outlets have been quick to provide disinformation about Justin Bieber's sudden facial paralysis and its potential link to COVID vaccines.
Faux Conservatism at Fox News
Fox News talking heads like Pete Hegseth are engaging in blatant hypocrisy when they blast the Frankfurt School and cultural Marxists as moral radicals. In many cases they are just as bad, or worse, than the people they criticize.
Ukraine, a Hundred Days Later
Putin is unlikely to take the bold action necessary to salvage Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, a campaign that drags on, undermined by strategic errors and indecisive leadership.
The Uvalde Massacre Shows the Uselessness of Gun Control and Police Protection
Politicians are trying to use the Uvalde school shooting to introduce new gun control measures, but the horrible event actually shows how useless government is at protecting the vulnerable.
Letter from Italy: Signs of Hope in Veneto
The popular and fearless Stefano Valdegamberi, of Verona, speaks openly about Italy's corrupted political establishment, which is at odds with the true welfare of Italians.
U.S. and Ukraine, Goals in Conflict
Zelenskyy desires a Russian defeat, but the war is now generating greater risks and dangers for the U.S. than any additional rewards we might realize from "weakening" Russia with further fighting.
Are All Men Created Equal?
Forced equality of outcomes is an irrational attempt to save the false assumption that all men are created equal.
The Bully Versus the Bore: Australia Chooses the Least-Abhorred
Australia's new prime minister Anthony Albanese's best asset is his forgettability: after the COVID crises, mere failure to generate loathing worked to his advantage.
