State

Why is Vladimir Putin so Popular?

If you have been paying much attention to American commentators lately, you would be tempted to think that the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi has less to do with the …

Society

What was Missing in the Sochi Opening Ceremony (Other than the Fifth Olympic Ring)

The introduction to the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Sochi may have told us something about how much success women have had in Russian history. Is the United States …

Church

The Greatest of These

It seems ironic that the lives of the 20th century’s two most beloved theologians – C.S. Lewis and Dietrich Bonhoeffer – should have been so marked by tragedy.  Then again, …

Church

Aliens and Strangers

I will come right out and admit it: I am not an expert when it comes to scientific topics. I took all the science courses that I needed to in …

Society / State

The Queen of England’s Budget Crisis

I woke up this morning to what can only be described as a sign of the apocalypse: The Queen of England is out of money!  How can this be?! Yes, …

Society

2014 Olympic Figure Skating Preview and Medal Predictions

I have now published an analysis of where I was right and where I was wrong, as well as a few general comments about the competitions. You can read the …

State

The Missing Link in the Affordable Care Act

The creators of the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) overlooked one essential link in the unbroken chain of historical health care service in America: the important role of the insurance …

Society

Update: Oscar Nomination Reactions

  For those of you who read my Oscar nomination predictions for this year and were curious to know how I did, I thought I would provide a brief rundown …

Society / State

L’affaire du Président, or President Hollande is a Naughty Boy

Today I am going to write about something taking place in France.  Have I lost you already?  I only ask because I know that many Americans are either thoroughly apathique …

Society

Oscar Nomination Predictions

It is that time of year again: the time for Hollywood to engage in its annual orgy of self-congratulation.  The Oscar nominations are set to be announced this coming Thursday, …