Day: December 27, 2023

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Congress Wasted Another Year

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Congress Wasted Another Year

The growth in debt will only stop when the U.S. government is struck by a real fiscal crisis. Nothing else will work.

December 27, 2023
EU Plans To Get Around Own Rules To Fund Ukraine

EU Plans To Get Around Own Rules To Fund Ukraine

‘Plan B’ would allow other member states to circumvent Hungary’s veto.

December 27, 2023
The Rising Star of the Right Who Could Be France’s Next PM

The Rising Star of the Right Who Could Be France’s Next PM

28-year-old Jordan Bardella says he is ready to lead France. Does his party’s grande dame, Marine Le Pen, agree?

December 27, 2023
Turkish Vote Brings Swedish NATO Membership One Step Closer

Turkish Vote Brings Swedish NATO Membership One Step Closer

The Turkish president has secured concessions from across the West to get Sweden to this stage, but the final decision rests with the Turkish parliament.

December 27, 2023
UK Law Reform Gives Shoplifters ‘Get Out of Jail Free Card’

UK Law Reform Gives Shoplifters ‘Get Out of Jail Free Card’

Criminals convicted of shoplifting and common assault would escape prison sentences under a new law.

December 27, 2023
The Evangelical Church Needs Cultural Christianity

The Evangelical Church Needs Cultural Christianity

Cultural conservatism—especially the traditional view on familial piety—is a condition of the Gospel’s intelligibility.

December 27, 2023
<strong>Vivaldi & Others</strong>: Antonio Vivaldi—Hotheaded Priest, Star Violinist, and Universal Composer 

Vivaldi & Others: Antonio Vivaldi—Hotheaded Priest, Star Violinist, and Universal Composer 

It is frustrating, maddening even, for anyone who loves Vivaldi’s music that basic data on his development as a composer and musician is lacking to this day.

December 27, 2023
Christmas Folklore: Iceland’s Yule Lads and the Devouring Cat

Christmas Folklore: Iceland’s Yule Lads and the Devouring Cat

Iceland’s Christmas folklore includes the Ogress Grýla, the thirteen Yule Lads, and a giant cat.

December 27, 2023