How My Dad Earned His Place In The Greatest Generation
More than 16 million Americans fought in World War II. The fewer than 325,000 still with us deserve our attention, our love, and our unending gratitude.
American Hero Chuck Yeager Dead At 97
‘An incredible life well lived, America’s greatest Pilot, & a legacy of strength, adventure, & patriotism will be remembered forever,’ Yeager’s wife posted.
When FDR Tried It, Court-Packing Backfired Big Time
Increasing the number of justices on the Supreme Court to further your political agenda isn’t a new idea. That doesn’t mean it’s a good one.
Netflix’s ‘The Devil All The Time’ Is A Hellish Bore
The biggest problem with the film is that we don’t have enough time with any of the characters, and therefore have no real reason to care about them.
U.S. Territories, Not States, Bear The Scars Of World War II
Seventy-five years since the end of WWII, U.S. territories and our allies in the Pacific remain a priority for the United States and for President Trump.
How Denying Reality Enables Epic Injustices
Some people refuse to acknowledge unpleasantness, but that is a grave error. Too often, behind the pleasant scenery of an ideological filter is a wretched reality of often horrifying proportions.
Why Bombing Hiroshima Was The Moral Thing To Do
Seventy-five years ago, a U.S. Army Air Force B-29, the Enola Gay, dropped an 8,900-pound bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. It was a horror, but it was a moral horror.
75 Years Later, It’s Clear Truman Was Right To Drop The Atomic Bomb
Ultimately, the decision to use atomic weapons against Japan hastened the end to World War II, halted further Soviet aggression, and saved millions of lives.
Only Tom Hanks Could Have Made New WWII Drama ‘Greyhound’
No fictional horror will ever compare to standing in a warship guarding supply convoys during a stormy mid-Atlantic night, hunted by German submarine wolf-packs.
How Churchill Saved England During The Battle Of Britain
Bestselling author Erik Larson’s new history of the Battle of Britain, ‘The Splendid and the Vile,’ is a mostly splendid account of the Churchill family,
Yes, It’s Time For The United States To Leave The World Trade Organization
Sen. Josh Hawley has led the charge against the WTO, calling for it to be abolished — but there’s a better way: leave the WTO, but take along like-minded nations willing to play by the rules.
If You Want A Lesson In Bravery, Don’t Look To Brian Stelter
Instead of respecting and worshiping fragility, anxiety, and vulnerability, it is time to reconsider stoicism and fortitude.
Compared To FDR, President Trump Is A Crisis-Time Civil Liberties Champion
Has President Donald Trump, by encouraging governors to close much of the American economy, gone too far? Is the Constitution in jeopardy?
C. S. Lewis’ Advice To Students During A Pandemic Will Do All Our Souls Good Right Now
The theologian and author C.S. Lewis identifies three enemies we face during crises such as ours and mental exercises to defend against each.
20 Inspiring And Intriguing Films To Look Forward To In 2020
It’s getting harder to find anything beyond sequels and franchise action films in theaters. Keep an eye out for these 20 under-the-radar releases, including many on streaming services.
President Trump Honors Tuskegee Airman During State Of The Union
President Trump praised Tuskegee Airman and retired Brig. Gen. Charles McGee in his State of the Union Address Tuesday night. McGee served 30 years in the military.
Meet The Man Who Saved 62,000 People During The Holocaust
This International Holocaust Remembrance Day, take time to remember the victims, remember the survivors, and remember Carl Lutz, the man responsible for the largest civilian rescue mission of the entire Holocaust.
How I Learned To Be Thankful Even For Mental Illness
Through a dark trial of my son’s mental illness, I realized suffering is an embedded feature of our fallen world. But through thanksgiving, earthly suffering is transformed, one broken heart at a time.
Amazing Book About Auschwitz Volunteer Steels Us To Not Look Away From Evil
Jack Fairweather’s book, ‘The Volunteer,’ tells the amazing true story of a man who volunteered to fight Nazis from inside Auschwitz—and forces all of us to confront our own courage in the face of modern-day horrors.
How China Is Slowly Becoming The World’s Largest Imperialist Power
The first shots of Chinese colonialism are evident as we head to the third decade of this century. One would be foolish not to take note of this historically significant development — and study its actual character.