“Each individual Christian and every community is called to be an instrument of God for the liberation and promotion of the poor.” That was the late Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium (“The Joy of the Gospel”). Unfortunately, Francis’s conception of “liberation” involved…
The Trump administration is reportedly considering giving out $5,000 baby bonuses in an attempt to reverse America’s fertility crisis. This week on The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the impact this policy could have…
There was a moment of civility following the election, with both the president and the vice president calling the president-elect to congratulate him on his winning campaign and assure him of their full cooperation in the transition. He reportedly accepted…
Last week, someone in Georgia won the Powerball lottery and became an overnight multi-millionaire. The jackpot was over $478 million and the winner had two options for collecting their prize — a smaller (though still hefty) lump sum cash payment…
As we stand at the crossroads of a nation in need, we’re faced with a stark reality: our welfare system, designed to uplift, has inadvertently ensnared millions in a cycle of dependency. The poverty trap, a labyrinth of well-intentioned but…
They are the best-known lines of poetry on a public monument in America: Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Most people who recognize them can also…
What do you think of when you hear the words “Nordic welfare state”? Government-run health care, with reasonable fees for regular check-ups but long waiting lists for certain life-saving treatments? Free university education, the proviso being that there may not…
As a new year dawns, it’s customary to reflect on the past and set resolutions for the future. This year, let’s resolve to greet three widespread claims with healthy doses of skepticism. The first dubious claim is that income inequality…
SACRAMENTO — Let’s start with the obvious. The best way to ensure that Americans have enough money to pay for their groceries is to create a booming economy, keep a tight lid on inflation, and empower Americans to take care…
