Pope Benedict XVI will soon arrive in the United States, prompting reflections of many sorts, including a renewed discussion of his history … [Read more...] about Pope Must Atone for the Sins of His Past
American ‘Democracy’ Far From Democratic
In a systematic study of public opinion polling during the Reagan administration, Joel Rogers and Thomas Ferguson demonstrated that on each … [Read more...] about American ‘Democracy’ Far From Democratic
Consider What You Won’t Be Voting on in November
Elections bring an enormous sense of excitement in the United States, especially in D.C. I'm going to devote three columns to the topic of … [Read more...] about Consider What You Won’t Be Voting on in November
The Choices of Attraction
Public debate about homosexuality is dominated by the question of choice. "Clinics" that aim for "cures" presuppose that it is, while the … [Read more...] about The Choices of Attraction
Only Love Can Overcome Pathology of Hatred, Fear
About 10 years ago, my friends Helen and Alex found jobs in the same city after a five-year commuting relationship. They were devoted to one … [Read more...] about Only Love Can Overcome Pathology of Hatred, Fear
Illegal Progeny Set Policy on Immigration
Immigration, as a problem in the Americas, began over 500 years ago. Upon arriving at Hispaniola, Columbus wrote the following: "They ... … [Read more...] about Illegal Progeny Set Policy on Immigration
It’s Time to Challenge the Identity of “Identity”
This being my first column for THE HOYA, it seems natural to introduce myself. Doing so is more complicated than it sounds, however, because … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Challenge the Identity of “Identity”
Dialogue and Reconciliation After Justice in Mid-East
According to the recent reports in The Washington Post, the Israeli "left," also known as the Israeli "peace movement," is shocked, … [Read more...] about Dialogue and Reconciliation After Justice in Mid-East
