Top Commentary: The Story of the Christmas Truce of 1914—and Its Eternal Message
Month: December 2024
Prices Rose over 20 Percent Under Joe Biden’s Administration
President Joe Biden is only a few weeks away from the end of his time in office, and one key part of his legacy is undeniable: inflation.
Biden has battled inflation from the start, but critics say he helped fuel it with trillions of dollars in deficit spending during his four years in office. Federal debt spending is offset in part by printing money, which increases inflation.
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In today’s digital era, where social media platforms serve as the battlegrounds for ideas, information and cultural exchange, the conversation around banning TikTok must be approached with caution and a deep understanding of its implications.
With over 170 million American users, TikTok has transcended mere entertainment to become a vital tool for communication, creativity and, notably in the 2024 presidential election, political engagement. President-elect Donald Trump’s strategic embrace of this platform, known for its cultural influence among the younger demographic, was instrumental in clinching his win.
Read MoreCommentary: The Story of the Christmas Truce of 1914—and Its Eternal Message
War had already been waging in Europe for months when Pope Benedict issued a plea from Rome on Dec. 7, 1914 to leaders of Europe: declare a Christmas truce.
Benedict saw how badly peace was needed, even if it was only for a day. The First Battle of Ypres alone, fought from October 19 to November 22, had resulted in some 200,000 casualties (mostly German and French soldiers, but also thousands of English and Belgians). The First Battle of the Marne was even worse.
Read MoreMarian U. Student Restores Madonna and Child Painting for Christmas Stamp
A Marian University student helped restore a 17th-century painting of the Madonna and Child, which has been chosen by the United States Postal Service for its 2024 Christmas stamp.
Allie Miller, a senior majoring in chemistry and art studio, told The College Fix via email that she hopes her project helps spread the Christmas story.
Read MoreMusic Professor: Quincy Jones’ ‘Absence’ from Music Education Proves Racism
Apparently noted musician/composer Quincy Jones “is rarely mentioned” in American music curricula, and as such a Hunter College music professor says this proves “racial segregation still shapes American classrooms.”
Philip Ewell, the music theory professor who called his (Communist) father “racist” for admiring (white) composers like Beethoven and Bach, believes Jones is an “essential piece in the history of American music,” yet the ideology of white supremacy — “deeply rooted” in our society — refuses his recognition.
Read MoreTrump Vows to Use DOJ to Enact Death Penalty After Biden Sentence Commutations
Washington Examiner President-elect Donald Trump promised to pursue the death penalty against “violent rapists, murderers, and monsters” once he takes control of the White House. Trump’s vow came hours after President Joe Biden‘s controversial decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners, which the president-elect’s team previously called a “slap in the face to the…
Read MoreBiden Administration Nixes Plan to Expand Birth Control Access
Axios The Biden administration on Monday withdrew its proposed plans to reverse a Trump-era policy that made it easier for employers to refuse to offer birth control coverage in company-sponsored health plans. With Democrats’ loss of the White House and Congress in the 2024 elections, Republicans are in a strong position to undermine…
Read MoreFormer President Bill Clinton Discharged from Hospital After Being Treated for Flu
CNN Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from a hospital on Tuesday one day after being admitted for the flu, his office said. “President Clinton was discharged earlier today after being treated for the flu. He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the team…
Read MoreUnion for Starbucks Workers Says 10-Store Strike Could Reach Hundreds over Holidays
The recent Starbucks strike that continued into Christmas Eve will spread to even more cities across the United States, says the employee union behind the effort.
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