When he wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843, Charles Dickens invented the Christmas fairy tale, setting the pattern for stories intended to be popular and thus help people see the faith that guides them at their best. But just as the Santa mythology developed from its own times and places, fairy tales from St. Nick to Charlie Brown are also a form of criticism of their own times — and a plea: Christmas is constantly in danger in our times. The tale is meant to diagnose and treat a problem in our modern societies and lives. In the 21st century, in which the Christmas fairy tale is too easily confused for the Christmas special, we still need and still tell these tales. One offering that doesn’t seem worth taking all that seriously has emerged as the great modern text of the season: Elf, which had its 20th anniversary in November.
A backlash is growing against mandates forcing auto companies to make electric vehicles. Drivers now have enough experience to know that the vehicles are impractical, hideously expensive, and do not bring the environmental benefits claimed for them.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) went head to head in a Fox News debate on Thursday as the governors — one a current presidential contender and the other seen as a future White House prospect — clashed over their records and policy. During the fiery 90-minute debate moderated by...
In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate.
China is waging political warfare to subvert the United States and western nations through extensive propaganda and disinformation operations, a panel of experts told Congress on Thursday.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Thursday sidelined her impeachment resolution against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, saying she has assurances from GOP leaders that the House will take up the matter through the normal process.