Jacqueline O'Hara

What young men can learn from ‘Young Washington’

At a time when many young men are searching for purpose, ‘Young Washington’ presents George Washington’s early failures, humility and perseverance as a reminder that character is formed long before greatness

Mamdani and the myth of anti-trans violence

The claim that transgender people are being systematically targeted for violence has become an article of faith among gender activists, but the evidence tells another story

The quiet hope showing the best of America at 250

With a commitment to life, compassion and service, pregnancy centres show the best of the United States that often goes unnoticed and undercelebrated

Abortion coercion exposes the dangers of mail-order mifepristone

The growing number of cases involving abortion coercion highlights the need for greater oversight of mail-order mifepristone and a renewed focus on women's safety

The Left versus Right parenting divide

New research points to a growing divide in family formation and parenting confidence between liberals and conservatives, with long-term consequences for both groups

Can you be Catholic and a Democrat?

A new Democratic campaign aimed at Catholic voters revives an old debate about whether faithful Catholics can find a home in a party that has repeatedly opposed key Church teachings

What European football fans are teaching Americans about patriotism

Viral posts from European football fans travelling across America have struck a chord with many Americans by highlighting the beauty, freedom and diversity they sometimes take for granted

The Down syndrome death sentence

The decision by a social media couple to abort a child diagnosed with Down syndrome highlights broader questions about disability, eugenics and the value of human life

We should welcome America’s ‘medieval’ future

A growing interest in faith and the supernatural reflects not a rejection of reason but a rediscovery of truths that modern secular culture has struggled to replace

The human cost of Colorado’s abortion regime

The death of a Colorado teenager following a second-trimester abortion has reignited debate over whether unrestricted abortion laws truly serve women’s health and safety

Truth in an age of confusion

The contrast between the Tower of Babel and Pentecost offers a powerful lesson about the dangers of pride and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit

When sacred art loses sight of Heaven

By replacing transcendence and reverence with the visual language of consumerism and pop culture, Jesuit artist Nicholas Leeper mistakes provocation for insight

Cosmetics co-founder’s conversion shows what liberal Catholicism lacks

Scott-Vincent Borba’s rejection of his former lifestyle offers a striking contrast to forms of Catholicism that seek to affirm rather than confront sin

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