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American investors are flocking back to the country’s vast reserves, lured by promises of reform. But the officials who ran the industry into the ground are still the ones in charge
“The Vivisectors,” by Missouri Williams, critiques the hollowness of contemporary life. But it’s tricky to gauge the book’s level of self-awareness
My mother is fond of saying that children spell love T-I-M-E, by which she means they have an instinctive understanding of the role that sustained attention plays in the. The post Is Britain’s Social Media Ban a Trojan Horse for Censorship? appeared first on First Things
In this episode, First Things senior editor Dan Hitchens joins Virginia and Germán to discuss Magnifica Humanitas. Is it a disappointment or a triumph? Is it really a Boomer. The post The Church of Claude appeared first on First Things
The article explores the enduring consequences of the Iran War, examining its impact on regional stability, U.S. foreign policy, and the broader geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.
Whatever happens in Makerfield in the next 24 hours, the outcome will be momentous. If Andy Burnham wins, we could see him challenge Keir Starmer for Prime Minister by the end of the week. If Burnham loses, then Labour are plunged into a whole new level of existential crisis. Either way, this will be one of the most significant by-elections in British electoral history - the stakes could hardly be higher. Jon, Emily and Lewis have this special report from the constituency. What do the people ...
“Nice win! All right, we’re done for the night,” I said to my 6-year-old son. “Time to put the cards away.” “Ugh, I wanted to play another game!” he said, pouting. “Sorry bud, it’s already a little past bedtime. We need to get you to sleep.” Out burst an emphatic “no!” accompanied by angry crocodile Read more. The post Dads, ‘Provoke Not Your Children to Wrath’—Even the Fussy Toddler appeared first on Christianity Today
No one ever told Alex Saldarriaga he was loved. Not his father, who worked for an armed group in Colombia financed by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. Not his mother, one of many in a long line of his father’s conquests. And not one of his 24 siblings. His father taught him only one thing: Read more. The post Cartel Violence Gripped a Colombian City. Then Came a Soccer Ministry. appeared first on Christianity Today
The Black church has been bound up with a desire for political freedom—and understandably so—since the beginning. From the earliest days of their work as ministers, Black preachers were concerned about both the spiritual needs and social condition of the African American community. In an essay published in 1902 entitled “To What Extent is the Read more. The post A Devil’s Bargain for the Black Church appeared first on Christianity Today