As a previously proud Michigander, I’m appalled at this transgression of basic human rights in my home state. No beekeeping. No backyard chickens. This is what you get when you put socialists in power – you get your basic rights criminalized. Do you think I exaggerate? See THIS ARTICLE. Michigan residents lost their “right to farm” […]
Supreme Court Protects Prayer At Town Council Meetings
The Supreme Court said Monday that prayers that open town council meetings do not violate the Constitution even if they routinely stress Christianity. The court said in 5-4 decision that the content of the prayers is not significant as long as officials make a good-faith effort at inclusion. The ruling was a victory for the […]
What Greenies & Scientists Are Saying About Climate Change/ Global Warming
by Kyle Becker The following are 23 news stories from a variety of sources that everyone should consider before the avalanche of “go green” stories that will be unveiled on Earth Day – in the media and in our kids’ schools. Whether or not one wants to promote the perfectly fine goal of fostering a […]
Whose Side Is God On Now?
By Patrick J. Buchanan In his Kremlin defense of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Vladimir Putin, even before he began listing the battles where Russian blood had been shed on Crimean soil, spoke of an older deeper bond. Crimea, said Putin, “is the location of ancient Khersones, where Prince Vladimir was baptized. His spiritual feat of […]
When Did Military Bases Become ‘Gun-Free Zones’?
In light of today’s horrible attack on U.S. soldiers at Ft. Hood, I’m posting this. Some of us know the answer. If you don’t, here you go. I say, it is time to go back to arming our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines on U.S. bases, and allowing active duty personnel the right to conceal […]
And Now A Word From General John Stark
“Live free or die: Death is not the worst of evils.” – General John Stark of New Hampshire It has been said that of all the Revolutionary War generals, Stark was the only true Cincinnatus because he truly retired from public life at the end of the war. In 1809, a group of veterans from […]
None Dare Call It Fascism
by John C. Goodman Here is something that is odd. For the past six years President Obama and the Democrats in Congress have waged a relentless attack on the health insurance industry. In the most recent iteration, the president assures us he is not responsible for the wave of health insurance policy cancellations. The insurance […]
Creation and the Heart of Man: An Orthodox Christian Perspective on Environmentalism
by John Couretas The Acton Institute is offering its first monograph on Eastern Orthodox Christian social thought at no cost through Amazon Kindle. Through Tues., Nov. 12, you can get your free digital copy of Creation and the Heart of Man: An Orthodox Christian Perspective on Environmentalism (Acton Institute, 2013). The print edition, which runs […]
An Orthodox Plea for Limited Government
By Fr. Anthony Perkins How does your faith tradition inform your politics? The parts of my tradition that inform all my life, to include my politics, are the call to holiness and purity, to be a source of peace and joy to this world, and the call to offer sacrificial love to everyone regardless of […]
Private Charities Stepped Up While Government Was Shut Down
By Skyler Mann Over the past two weeks, much media coverage has been devoted to the politicians in Washington, while far less time was spent discussing the ramifications the shutdown had on the lives of furloughed federal workers. The people who work for non-essential segments of the federal government are working to put food on the […]