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It Isn’t Political to be Patriotic

It isn’t political to be patriotic. As a small business owner of an American heritage company, I’ve been surprised by the pushback this statement often garners. In this political climate, it is unfortunate that statements such as “support our troops,” “I’m proud to be an American,” and “pray for our country and its representatives” are increasingly considered divisive.

Brittany Makely·1 min read·4 days ago

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U.S.·2 weeks ago

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How to raise patriots

International·3 weeks ago

Palm Sunday attack kills dozens of Christians in Nigeria, media silence draws criticism

Elizabeth Weiss·1 min read

U.S.·4 weeks ago

JD, Usha Vance announce new media projects

Grace Porto·1 min read

Culture·last month

‘The Christ,’ new Easter epic podcast, drops episodes as Holy Week begins

Hannah Hiester·1 min read

International·last month

Singapore sees largest influx of catechumens in a decade this Easter

Elizabeth Weiss·1 min read

Lifestyle·last month

Prudence: The missing key in the mommy wars

Brittany Makely·1 min read

Culture·last month

Pew finds nearly half of Americans listen to religious radio, podcasts

Hannah Hiester·1 min read

International·last month

New policy ensures only female athletes can compete in women’s Olympic events

Elise Winland·1 min read

Lifestyle·last month

World of wonder: Why you should stay curious

Brittany Makely·1 min read

Culture·last month

Bishop Barron: Protagonist of ‘Project Hail Mary’ is ‘undoubtedly a Christ figure’

Grace Porto·1 min read

Lifestyle·last month

10 classic novels every girl should read before she turns 18

Brittany Makely·1 min read

Culture·last month

Sagrada Família holds sacred music concert to commemorate laying of cornerstone

Hannah Hiester·1 min read

Culture·last month

Chuck Norris dies at 86: ‘He lived his life with faith, purpose, and commitment to those he loved’

McKenna Snow·1 min read

U.S.·last month

Blue Ridge Parkway nears reopening, bringing hope to Western North Carolina communities

Annie Ferguson·1 min read

Culture·last month

Mexico to host Catholic men’s conference in response to ‘masculinity crisis’

Mary Rose·1 min read

International·2 months ago

Priest in Iceland faces possible criminal charges for upholding Church’s moral teachings

Elizabeth Weiss·1 min read

Culture·2 months ago

Study finds childlessness exacerbates loneliness among aging communities

Hannah Hiester·1 min read

Culture·2 months ago

Report suggests secularization in Ireland may be slowing

Elise Winland·1 min read