A recent article from Variety suggests that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt might team up to finally get “Atlas Shrugged” on film. I wonder if ...

If and when Republicans lose in the November elections, it won’t be because the nation has in any way turned liberal, but because it has bec...

When it comes to movies that feature architecture as a major theme, the pickings are rather slim. Among only a handful of films that deal w...

There were so many lasting effects of the Reformation on Western Civilization, it is no wonder more has been written about Martin Luther tha...

During a recent pre-marital counseling session, my pastor used Genesis 2 and 3 to speak about what marriage was, how it was established, and...

As I observe the recent French riots and their success in defeating a new employment law, I can’t help but think what I would have done had ...

Just a day ago, Jonah Goldberg summarized what I think of the land of my birth these days: “…Write the place off. Put a wall around the nic...

The subsequent debate over how to “solve” illegal immigration has brought the idea of a border wall to the forefront. This is seen by some a...

While the American public makes it clear that it is not in favor of illegal activity (including immigration), politicians in Washington do n...

In our society, prices of goods and services are rising, which is a surprise to no one. This is part of the capitalistic society that we all...

Ahhhhh….the French Every time I look at our country and think how badly things are going for us in terms of our morals and values, I can alw...

As modern times come and go, new and flashier heroes replace old ones, and PR firms look for the best face to put on their products. Nowhere...

For those people interested in the nexus between architecture and politics, the post-Katrina aftermath offers much it and more. Since natura...

In “V for Vendetta,” we get the impression that being a revolutionary is on par with being a terrorist. Now, perhaps we could push all sense...

**This essay was written by civilserviceman As the federal budget soars to new highs, it's appropriate to take some time to look at dome...

Welcome to the second edition of Carnival of the Architects and Urbanists ! Since posting the first edition I have discovered even more blog...

Last Friday, Chicago hosted a demonstration for illegal immigration. Yes, a rally in favor of illegal immigration including speeches from bo...

It’s been quite a few years since I stepped into a semi-rural university campus, where the setting felt more like an elegant park carefully...

I know the conservative blogosphere prides itself on its on being above the pop culture frey, leaving that to tabloids and celebrity magazin...