Trump offered Americans a decision, not a reflection.
Understanding Trump’s Role Through Levin’s Lens The American Enterprise Institute might not be the first place to reflect on the necessity of Donald Trump a decade ago. Yet, comments from Yuval Levin during a recent AEI panel really brought that difference into focus. Levin pointed out that today’s Republican Party, under Trump’s influence, leans towards […]
Reaffirming America’s promise: A Catholic reflection this Fourth of July
Celebrating Independence: A Catholic Reflection on July 4th As the night sky fills with fireworks and familiar patriotic tunes echo across the land, Americans everywhere gear up to mark the founding of a remarkable journey in human freedom: the United States. July 4th represents more than just a historical milestone. It invites us to reflect […]
A reflection on the losses at Royal Bank of Scotland
This week’s insights from the CNBC UK Exchange Newsletter shed light on significant business developments in the UK. Each Wednesday, Ian King provides a deeper understanding of key events and influential figures shaping the news landscape. Reflecting on my three decades in financial journalism, I vividly remember April 22, 2008—when the Royal Bank of Scotland […]
A Shattering Reflection on Losing Two Sons
Yiyun Li’s Reflections on Loss In a profoundly personal account following the suicides of her two sons, Yiyun Li grapples with the depths of her experience, avoiding terms like “mourning” or “grief” because they feel inadequate. “My husband and I had two children and we lost both,” she reflects, emphasizing a stark absence. Li provides […]
Notre Dame’s reopening calls for celebration — and reflection
After five years of renovation and repairs following a devastating fire in 2019, the bells of Notre Dame Cathedral charge again. Tourists can now visit the iconic Gothic cathedral and Paris's few Catholics can once again attend Mass. President-elect Donald Trump is among the people present on reopening weekend. This is definitely moment of celebration […]
The fall of the corporate press: A Thanksgiving reflection on the new media era
President-elect Donald Trump's landslide victory on November 5 appears to have marked the end of an era for corporate reporting. And that's certainly something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. The election results revealed that the majority of voters were unfazed by the liberal media's relentless attacks on Trump and the Biden-Harris administration's relentless legislative […]
Blue state Democrats issue scathing reflection on election loss: ‘We’re out of touch’
Two Democrats in blue state legislatures issued scathing assessments of the party's position after its crushing defeat in Tuesday night's election and offered suggestions for changes Democrats need to make. “It was a disaster,” Connecticut Sen. Chis Murphy Posted in X. “The electoral map has been wiped out. The effective upper limit for Senate D […]
A Reflection on Indigenous Peoples Day
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s a much better name for the day, one that captures the true spirit of today’s America October 11 was Indigenous Peoples Day. It used to be called Columbus Day before it became woke. Unlike some of my fellow Italians, I don’t have heartburn over the demise of Columbus Day. […]
McClintock defends polarized House: ‘Congress is simply a reflection of the country’
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) on Sunday pushed back against those who say Congress is to blame for growing polarization in recent years, saying lawmakers in Washington are “simply reflecting the dynamics that are happening across the country.” “People always ask me why things are so divided over there or why can’t everyone just get along, […]
Chynna Phillips joined 12-step program after self reflection: ‘I am one sick puppy’
China Phillips is embracing change one step at a time. After much consideration, Phillips, 56, decided it was time to join a 12-step program and chose Al-Anon. “The rumors are true. I definitely went to a 12-step program,” Phillips said while chatting with fans on “California Preachin’.” YouTube Series“I was in a 12-step program years […]