When Inclusivity Becomes Incoherence

Like his Democratic predecessor, President Biden has prioritized LGBTQ rights in both the domestic and foreign policies of the United States. The administration’s priorities were made most obvious in early June when an enormous rainbow flag was hung outside the U.S. embassy to the Vatican. While “trolling” the Roman Catholic Church isn’t usually a diplomatic priority, officials … More When Inclusivity Becomes Incoherence

Persecution and Failed States Go Hand in Hand

Persecution and Failed States Go Hand in Hand In just the last few weeks, two mass kidnappings took place, both at schools in northwestern Nigeria. In the first, “unidentified gunmen” attacked a boarding school in Niger state, killing one student and kidnapping 42 others — 38 of the abducted were rescued a week later, presumably by … More Persecution and Failed States Go Hand in Hand

Biology Matters

Biology Matters Last month, after more than ten years in hiding, Lisa Miller surrendered herself to American authorities at the U. S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua. Miller, now in custody at the federal detention center in Miami, faces kidnapping and conspiracy charges. She’ll likely be found guilty but, in reality, she’s a victim of bad ideas. … More Biology Matters

A COVID-Free China Still Isn’t Free

A COVID-Free China Still Isn’t Free Recently, police in Hong Kong arrested 53 pro-democracy activists for holding a primary election. The Communist Chinese government made the sweep of political opponents under cover of its new national security law. The same day as these arrests, China-based tech firm Alibaba’s stock jumped 30 percent when word circulated that Jack Ma, Alibaba’s eccentric … More A COVID-Free China Still Isn’t Free

Disney’s Mulan and the Backdrop of Genocide

Today’s BreakPoint: Disney’s Mulan and the Backdrop of Genocide JOHN STONESTREET WITH DAVID CARLSON Disney’s newest live-action movie, “Mulan,” was released Friday. So far, reviews have ranged from mostly positive to absolutely glowing: “an exciting, well-crafted action movie,” a “robust” and “family-friendly, live-action Disney fantasy,” and an “epic-scale tribute to female empowerment.” However, the feedback on Mulan has … More Disney’s Mulan and the Backdrop of Genocide

Germany to Honor Sophie Scholl

Today’s BreakPoint: Germany to Honor Sophie Scholl JOHN STONESTREET In February of 1943, German university student Sophie Scholl was convicted of high reason against the Nazi regime and executed by guillotine. Last week, Germany announced it will honor this Christian martyr with a €20.00 sterling silver commemorative coin. Scheduled for circulation in time for her 100th birthday, … More Germany to Honor Sophie Scholl

Mexico Rejects Abortion Imperialism

The ruling was an unpleasant surprise for many Westerners (especially Americans) who believe judicial activism is what courts are supposed to do.   Today’s BreakPoint: Mexico Rejects Abortion Imperialism JOHN STONESTREET WITH ROBERTO RIVERA Recently, Mexico’s Supreme Court refused a sweeping Roe v. Wade kind of ruling on abortion. This ruling was in response to another by a … More Mexico Rejects Abortion Imperialism

Hagia Sophia and the Armenian Genocide

Today‘s BreakPoint: Hagia Sophia and the Armenian Genocide JOHN STONESTREET WITH ROBERTO RIVERA Despite protests from around the world, Turkey has decided to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. One supporter of Prime Minister Erdogan told Al Jazeera he’d been waiting fifty years for the holy site’s “original identity as a mosque” to be “restored.” In truth, the … More Hagia Sophia and the Armenian Genocide