Author: David Lawson
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The Unforeseen Consequences of a Shrinking Population
As someone born near the Baby Boom’s peak, I remember when many people worried that the world’s population was growing too fast. Today, however, the opposite is true. Birth rates have collapsed worldwide, and we now face the prospect of a shrinking population. Over two-thirds of the world’s population lives in countries with birth rates…
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Reappraising Picasso: Brooklyn Museum’s “Pablo-matic” Exhibition
The new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, titled “Pablo-matic: Picasso According to Hannah Gadsby,” has sparked controversy and mixed reviews. Despite the debate, the exhibition offers a valuable reappraisal of Pablo Picasso’s work 50 years after his death and is worth seeing. The exhibition consists of three components: a selection of around 50 Picasso paintings,…
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President Biden’s Deal with Iran: Concerns Raised over its Impact on Israel’s Security
President Biden, who, at age 80, is among the last Democrats of a generation that supported Israel, has recently made a deal with Iran that has raised concerns. Biden, along with other Democrats such as Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Steny Hoyer, grew up during the wars of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, and witnessed…
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Remembering Bishop Macram Gassis: A Life Devoted to Building a Christian Civilization in Sudan
Bishop Macram Gassis, who passed away last Sunday at age 84, was a Catholic bishop who worked tirelessly for nearly four decades to create a modern, Christian civilization in Sudan, even in the midst of genocidal repression by an Islamist military dictatorship. His Diocese of El Obeid spanned a war-ravaged area three times the size…
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Celebrating Juneteenth: The Fundamental Aspect of Racial Justice
Juneteenth is not just a celebration of the end of slavery in America, but also the beginning of black families living freely and safely. The right of black Americans to build families and futures is a fundamental aspect of racial justice, which is celebrated on June 19. The Emancipation Proclamation legally freed enslaved black Texans…
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Former President Trump Federally Indicted for Theft of Classified Information
Former President Donald Trump was federally indicted on Thursday, with the indictment being unsealed on Friday afternoon. The charges against him include 31 counts of willful retention of classified national-security information, five counts of obstruction of justice, and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice. These charges relate to material that Trump took from the…
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Why America Needs Michaela: A Look at the U.K.’s Legendary School and its Potential in the U.S.
In a recent visit to the U.K., I had the opportunity to observe London’s Michaela School, a legendary institution known for its exacting school culture and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. The school practices a muscular brand of academics, character formation, and student discipline not seen in the U.S. since the heyday of “no excuses”…
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House Republicans Defeat Own Party’s Rule
Last Tuesday, something noteworthy occurred in the House of Representatives: for the first time in 21 years, a rule was voted down on the House floor. Eleven Republican members voted with Democrats to sink the rule, rather than voting with their own majority party, as has been nearly automatic on rule votes in recent years.…
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Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Reveals Secret About His Time as Acting Secretary
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt reveals an interesting secret about his time as acting secretary in his new book, You Report to Me: Accountability for the Failing Administrative State. In 2018, President Donald Trump appointed Bernhardt as acting secretary and informed him that he would be “running the ship for a…
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Concerns Rise Over Potential War with China Due to Military and Energy Shifts
Concerns about a potential war over Taiwan have risen as Chinese forces have brushed back US ships and planes in international waters. For decades, free-world leaders relied on two advantages to deter China: its military weakness and its dependence on Middle Eastern energy, which could be interdicted in a crisis. However, both advantages are fading,…