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Observations on a torrent of bad news

Observations on a torrent of bad news

Observations on a torrent of bad news

Laura Hollis
Monday, December 22, 2025
The past week has brought an unusual amount of bad news; so much that it’s been difficult to focus on any one item before you’re buffeted by the next horrific headline. Here are a few of my observations on some of these recent events.1.
Don’t go wobbly on China

Don’t go wobbly on China

Don’t go wobbly on China

Josh Hammer
Monday, December 15, 2025
As the sun rises on a new Trump-era geopolitical chapter, Washington confronts a defining choice: Will America view the People’s Republic of China and its regnant Communist Party through the rose-colored lens of transaction and diplomacy, or will it soberly recognize Beijing as America’s foremost...
The melting pot is boiling over

The melting pot is boiling over

The melting pot is boiling over

Victor Joecks
Monday, December 15, 2025
In one sense, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are the foundation of the country’s government. The Declaration laid out the principles we aspire toward. The Constitution established the three branches of government.
Notre Dame doesn’t owe college football

Notre Dame doesn’t owe college football

Notre Dame doesn’t owe college football a bowl game

Laura Hollis
Monday, December 15, 2025
Ever since Notre Dame’s football team was cheated out of playing in the college football championship playoffs, the news has been filled with articles by sportswriters incensed that the team decided not to participate in one of the remaining bowl games that are not part of the playoffs.For example,...

The problem of evil, a roadblock to faith

News Staff
Monday, December 8, 2025
I recently read that Jon Stewart, the American comedian and writer, has a difficult time believing, by his own admission, in the existence of God (presumably because we know Him to be a good and loving God) even though he admittedly wants to believe.
How to remain grounded, thankful amid the chaos

How to remain grounded, thankful amid the chaos

How to remain grounded, thankful amid the chaos

Josh Hammer
Monday, December 1, 2025
In a year marked by political vitriol in seemingly every conversation, a relentless scourge of political violence, and the highest-profile political assassination since 1968, Thanksgiving arrived just in time. Truthfully, it always does.
When Washington gave thanks in 1783

When Washington gave thanks in 1783

When Washington gave thanks in 1783

Terence P. Jeffrey
Monday, December 1, 2025
Six weeks after Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the Revolutionary War and acknowledging the independence of the United States of America, the Continental Congress passed a resolution asking the states to set aside a day for Americans to give thanks to God for this providential...
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