Commentary From Osaka to Ontario, Houston to Hong Kong, an increasing number of young people are retreating from society. The reasons for the mass withdrawal are as varied as they are disturbing. In Japan, the issue of social withdrawal among young individuals has become so severe that the Japanese have coined a term for it:…
‘Under God and the Law’: The Biblical Foundations of the Coronation
Commentary On Saturday, King Charles III was solemnly crowned in Westminster Abbey in a ceremony whose roots remote to the coronation of King Edgar the Peaceful in 973. The central act of this is when the king accepts his calling from God and receives the grace and powers to fulfil his responsibilities according to the…
Doing Business in China Is Now That Little Bit More Risky
Commentary Changes to espionage laws and imposing bans on people leaving China pose increased risks for visitors, including professionals, business executives, and scholars. The Xinhua news agency reported that Chinese lawmakers voted a week ago to adopt a revised Counter-Espionage Law, which will take effect on July 1, 2023. The revised law was passed at…
Michael Taube: Is the Government Listening to CSIS? That’s Not Entirely Clear
Commentary The recent controversy involving Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family being targeted by China is an enormous issue. For those who have repeatedly questioned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s commitment to ensuring that safety and security are among Canada’s highest priorities, this may be the biggest red flag of them all. The Globe and…
The Founders and the Constitution, Part 8: Alexander Hamilton
Commentary It’s easy, if not entirely fair, to explain Alexander Hamilton’s relentless search for fame and power as the outcome of a life begun under very unfavorable conditions. He was born on Jan. 11, 1757, an illegitimate child on the Caribbean island of Nevis, then a possession of the British Empire. His father deserted young…
BC College of Physicians and Surgeons Must Withdraw All Proceedings Against Ethically Courageous Doctors
Commentary A handful of headstrong and ethically courageous B.C. doctors have stood up and voiced their concerns about the potential harms associated with provincial COVID-19 policies. These doctors, Charles Hoffe, Stephen Malthouse, Daniel Nagase, and Kevin Sclater, have all run afoul of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. In the interest of…
Woke Late-Night TV Shows Shut Down
Screenwriters for TV and film have begun to strike as their contracts ended. The strike will affect the late-night four: Fallon, Kimmel, Colbert, and Myers. Other shows that will have to halt production are “Real Time” with Bill Maher, “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver, and the weekend favorite “Saturday Night Live.” These shows could…
It’s 2023 and Patients Are Still Being Denied Medical Treatment Because of COVID-19 Vaccines
Commentary The Epoch Times reported on April 23 the appalling case of a 41-year-old Georgia woman who has been rejected a kidney transplant, even though she is on dialysis and potentially facing death. The seriousness of her condition necessitates her undergoing dialysis three times per week to keep her life. The reason for such a…
The War on Holidays: When Celebrations Trigger
Commentary “Have you picked out a gift yet?” “Mom’s tastebuds will love these gifts.” “Give her the perfect treat for her perfect day.” It’s how you know that Mother’s Day is around the corner: Your inbox fills up with messages from florists, jewelers, food purveyors, and others hoping to separate you from your money by…
The Israeli Left Is Doomed
Commentary Israel’s left-wing opposition triumphed in March by forcing Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing right-wing coalition to suspend its plans to reform the judicial system. The left wing may next succeed in derailing the reform plans altogether, in forcing new elections, and even—its ultimate prize—in banishing Likud-leader Netanyahu altogether from politics. These successes, if they occur, will…
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