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…
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…
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…
Aliens and Strangers
I will come right out and admit it: I am not an expert when it comes to scientific topics. I…
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…
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…
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…
Update: Oscar Nomination Reactions
For those of you who read my Oscar nomination predictions for this year and were curious to know how…
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…
Oscar Nomination Predictions
It is that time of year again: the time for Hollywood to engage in its annual orgy of self-congratulation. The…