Editor’s note: This article first appeared at The American Spectator. The eyes of the world are focused on Rome right now because of the death of the pope, but they should also be directed at Italy’s increasingly influential prime minister, … Continue reading
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Divided Loyalties
My father was a devout Catholic and enormously proud of his Irish heritage. On September 30, 1995, I learned just how much faith and heritage meant to him. That was the day that two storied football programs, the Ohio State Buckeyes and … Continue reading
Lee Edwards, Dean of Conservatism, RIP
Editor’s note: This article first appeared at The American Spectator. The conservative movement this week lost an elder statesman, its dean. He was Lee Edwards, 92 years old. Edwards was so very important and dear to both the conservative movement … Continue reading
What Did Cause the Civil War?
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Nikki Haley recently provoked a firestorm of controversy for failing to name slavery when asked by journalists what caused the Civil War. A chorus of critics, including President Joe Biden, censured her response. Biden declared, “Let me be clear for … Continue reading
An Incredible Life and Legacy: Remembering Charles Wiley
My old and dear friend and mentor, Charlie Wiley, passed away in his sleep this week. He was 95 years old. If living a long life with your mind intact, your interest in life and its affairs still intense, your … Continue reading
When Humans Don’t Procreate: An Update
Two years ago, I wrote about the pending global population implosion. Demographers predict that 90 countries will lose population between now and the year 2100. Shrinking populations have portentous implications, including major shifts in geopolitical power and the possible financial collapse … Continue reading
Video – The Devil & Karl Marx with Paul Kengor
Join AIER’s Bastiat Society program in DC and Grove City College’s Institute for Faith & Freedom for a virtual event with Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science at Grove City College and Senior Director & Chief Academic Fellow at the college’s Institute … Continue reading
Looking back at a year and Christmas past—and toward a better 2021
“This could be the greatest day of our lives, but you’re gonna let it be the worst.” —Bluto Blutarsky, Faber College, Autumn 1978 On Christmas eve before bed, I received a Facebook message from a friend overseas. It included a … Continue reading
Why Has Three Percent Economic Growth Been So Elusive?
Here is an economic riddle that has been puzzling many people: Why has economic growth in the United States remained below three percent for so long? The growth of US gross domestic product (GDP) going all the way back to … Continue reading
1918: When Another Pandemic Struck Close to Home
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. In 1998, the eightieth anniversary of the Spanish Flu pandemic, I was fortunate to hear two survivors relate their indelible experiences. Marian McConkey and Lois Monahan were schoolgirls then, old … Continue reading
Thinking the Unthinkable—and Responding Wisely
In 1994, I was in my first year as director of research for the U.S. Army’s Strategic Studies Institute. Part of our mission was to consider how the Army might respond to various strategic threats. Fifteen very bright people, to … Continue reading
Merry Christmas Video
Please enjoy this special Christmas message from our own Dr. Paul Kengor! To receive a signed copy of his latest book, The Divine Plan, click here or below to donate $250 or more and we will mail you your copy! … Continue reading
A Conversation with Brit Hume
13th Annual Ronald Reagan Lecture “A Conversation with Brit Hume” Join us on November 6, 2019 with senior political analyst for FOX News, Brit Hume. Grove City College President Hon. Paul J. McNulty ’80 and IFF Senior Fellow Dr. Paul … Continue reading
Center for Vision & Values joins Excellence network
The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College has joined the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) Oases of Excellence network. The Center for Vision & Values joins a distinguished group of academic centers nationwide that promote rigorous academic standards … Continue reading
So Much to Teach — So Much to Learn
Shortly after leaving home last summer for a relaxing week at the beach, I noticed a white sports car in our rear view mirror, approaching with great speed. My guess is that they were doing triple digits. I said a … Continue reading
Integrity-Gate
When I finished my graduate study and moved out of Buffalo, NY to take my first full-time professional job at the University of Missouri, I called my telephone company to discontinue my landline service. After being put on hold while … Continue reading
The Center for Vision & Values Presents: Top 10 of 2017
2017 has been a fantastic year for The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. We celebrated an all-time high in website traffic, an exponential growth in social media, and a record number of email subscribers. These accomplishments … Continue reading
Christmas Quiz: How Well Do You Know … Home Alone
On November 16, 1990, a film written and produced by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus took the country by storm: Home Alone. Today, 26 years later, the film is still part of the Christmas season. In the spirit … Continue reading
The Top 10 of 2015 (Part Two)
2015 has been a banner year for The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. We celebrated an all-time high in website traffic, an exponential growth in social media (approaching 25,000 Facebook fans), and a record number of … Continue reading
The Top 10 of 2015 – Part One
2015 has been a banner year for The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. We celebrated an all-time high in website traffic, an exponential growth in social media (approaching 25,000 Facebook fans), and a record number of … Continue reading