Day: April 9, 2023

Dutch China Critic Intimidated by Unknown Actors

The Dutch Foreign Ministry expressed concern over Marije Vlaskamp and her interviewee, Chinese dissident Wang Jingyu, having faced “such far-reaching intimidation.”

Finding Freedom through Shirley Collins’ Folk Music

The gifts Shirley Collins has given to us by her guardianship of England’s old folk songs should also be seen as an invitation to all peoples to recover their own folk music traditions.

Pope Francis Reflects on World Instability in Hopeful Easter Message

Pope Francis Reflects on World Instability in Hopeful Easter Message

Pope Francis called for rejoicing over the fact that “the Lord has built us a bridge to life” in defeating death, making it “the most important and beautiful day of history.”

The Ludwigs of Trickle Creek Farm: A ‘Benedict Option’ in the Canadian Wilderness

The Ludwigs of Trickle Creek Farm: A ‘Benedict Option’ in the Canadian Wilderness

Several years ago, a friend and I made the nine-hour drive north from Calgary through an Albertan landscape dotted with

April 9, 2023
EU Arms Procurement Plan Stalled Over Contracting Concerns

EU Arms Procurement Plan Stalled Over Contracting Concerns

France and others seek guarantees that the money will stay in the EU, but others are not sure about the capabilities of the European defense industry.

April 9, 2023
Discovery of Galaxies Too Old for Big Bang

Discovery of Galaxies Too Old for Big Bang

“We expected to find tiny, young, baby galaxies at this point in time, but we’ve discovered galaxies as mature as our own.”

Two U.S. Judges Offer Opposing Rulings on Abortion Pill

Two U.S. Judges Offer Opposing Rulings on Abortion Pill

The issue of abortion pills, which has been expanding below the surface for some weeks, now looks ready to burst into the U.S. Supreme Court.

April 9, 2023
Dutch China Critic Intimidated by Unknown Actors

Dutch China Critic Intimidated by Unknown Actors

The Dutch Foreign Ministry expressed concern over Marije Vlaskamp and her interviewee, Chinese dissident Wang Jingyu, having faced “such far-reaching intimidation.”

Xi Woos Macron in Role Reversal, As Both Advocate Peace in Ukraine

Xi Woos Macron in Role Reversal, As Both Advocate Peace in Ukraine

China views France as the keystone among European nations to draw closer to itself, as it seeks to lure others away from U.S. influence.

Finding Freedom through Shirley Collins’ Folk Music

Finding Freedom through Shirley Collins’ Folk Music

The gifts Shirley Collins has given to us by her guardianship of England’s old folk songs should also be seen as an invitation to all peoples to recover their own folk music traditions.

April 9, 2023