Michael Brown and Jonathan Feldstein

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  • The politicizing of COVID has become a deadly game

    The politicizing of COVID has become a deadly game

    Except now, this is not just a question of true news or fake news. This is a question of what decisions we should make as individuals, decisions which could affect our own lives and the lives of others. This is anything but a game.

  • Thoughts on patriotism and the Olympics

    Thoughts on patriotism and the Olympics

    It becomes more difficult, though, when we’re aware that some of our athletes despise what our flag stands for. Or if we’re wondering what they’ll do if they medal and get to the platform. Should we be proud of their stunning athletic accomplishment or should we cringe?

  • What’s so bad about encouraging female modesty?

    What’s so bad about encouraging female modesty?

    And doesn’t this youth pastor himself still have his own set of rules? (“No buns, bananas, or breasts need to be seen.”) Put another way, what’s the difference between his asking, “Why is a little cleavage sinful?” and someone else asking, “Why is a lot of cleavage sinful?” After all, why do men have to be so obsessed with women’s breasts?

  • The incredible incoherence of Ben & Jerry’s capitulation to the BDS movement

    The incredible incoherence of Ben & Jerry’s capitulation to the BDS movement

    In other words, BDS will exist until Israel is no more, since the demands of the movement, if fully implemented, would result in the end of the Jewish state.

  • Yes, Twitter actually blocked me for this

    Yes, Twitter actually blocked me for this

    I had violated Twitter guidelines, because of which I was blocked from using my account. The two options were to remove the offending tweet or to appeal. I chose to appeal.

  • The ongoing intersection of the Gospel with culture

    The ongoing intersection of the Gospel with culture

    Still, almost 8 out of 10 respondents said that pastors and Christian leaders should not just “preach the gospel.” They should also comment on relevant social and political issues.

  • A significant apology from the UK

    A significant apology from the UK

    As the ominous tide of cancel culture continues to rise in North America, Europe, and other parts of the world (such as Australia), it is all the more important to point to significant victories on behalf of freedom of speech.

  • Radical transgender activism is proof positive that we have lost our corporate minds

    Radical transgender activism is proof positive that we have lost our corporate minds

    The truth is that the spa should be ashamed for defending the man. Those members of the public who also supported his “rights” should be ashamed. And the Times should be ashamed.

  • My response to the gay choir singing ‘we’re coming for your children’

    My response to the gay choir singing ‘we’re coming for your children’

    A recent video produced by the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus that proclaims, “we’re coming for your children” has produced outrage and anger. But should it be taken seriously, or is it just an example of some playful (but terribly misguided) fun?

  • Americans have good reason not to trust the media

    Americans have good reason not to trust the media

    What this should mean to all of us who, in any way, report on the news is simple: we need to do our best to be as accurate and unbiased as we can be, making clear where the news stops and our opinions begin. And we need to encourage pushback and scrutiny and dialogue and debate. Otherwise, we do everyone a disservice.