Us vs. Them

The roots of American distrust of the federal government run deep, and for good reason.

Gaslighting Ourselves

If you let AI change the way you write, the machines win.

Polka Can’t Die

Traditions must keep growing if we want them to survive.

The Truth Needs No Defense

What the world desperately needs today is not a defense of the truth, but the proclamation of the truth.

How to Avoid Sins Against the Truth

Why a half-truth may be worse than a lie.

His Kingdom for a Horse

Put not your trust in princes.

Summertime Blues

Cheap gas, kitsch, and memories.

AI and the Illusion of Consciousness

AI generates language. You create meaning.

A Reflection on Patriotism, Community, and Love

Patriotism blossoms within the boundaries of our everyday life.

One Nation

Embracing the reality of our diversity and our common inheritance is essential to restoring true national unity.

Prudential Judgment and Just War

The Church’s teaching on prudence calls political leaders to a higher moral standard.

Lighting Candles

Through the quiet witness of her faith, Winnebago County board member Mary Ann Aiello showed how Catholic devotion can become public courage.