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Dr. Paul Kengor - who has written 47 posts on Catholic Exchange.


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Who Was Nels Konnerup?

Posted on 19 November 2009

America honors its deceased presidents, its fallen troops, its late senators, and even its musicians and movie stars. But what about its veterinarians?

Well, there’s one veterinarian who deserves pause for recognition. His name was Nels Konnerup. He recently passed away…

George Schroeder, M.D.: Witness to the Wall and to Socialized Medicine

Posted on 14 November 2009

Dr. George Schroeder, MD, MS, FACEP, FAAUCM, is a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and the executive director of medical affairs for the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine. He…

The Forgotten Battle of World War II: Remembering the Aleutian Campaign

Posted on 11 November 2009

Every Veterans Day presents an opportunity to commemorate those who served in some faraway place long ago, many of whom paid that ultimate sacrifice. World War II offers its share of remembrances: Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941; Normandy, June 6,…

The Philosophy of Mao and Mother Teresa?

Posted on 27 October 2009

“[T]he death of ten to twenty million people is nothing to be afraid of”
—Mao Tse-tung.

“Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being’s entitlement by virtue of his humanity. The right to life does not…

Interview with Dr. Charles Hull Wolfe, a 20th Century Life

Posted on 22 October 2009

Dr. Charles Hull Wolfe is a historian, renowned creative director, and retired advertising executive. He also serves as president of the Plymouth Rock Foundation. Dr. Paul Kengor is professor of political science at Grove City College and executive director of…

The Nobel Committee Dishonors Itself

Posted on 10 October 2009

Even CNN was shocked. Even the Obama White House was shocked.

“Only nine months into his presidency,” reported a baffled CNN news anchor this morning. “President Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement made jaws drop even at…

A Teachable Moment on Communist China

Posted on 07 October 2009

When I first heard it, I didn’t believe it. Alas, it’s true.

Last week, New York City’s Empire State Building was aglow in red and yellow. Why? To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the victorious revolution of the People’s Republic of…

“Got Hope?” The Theological Virtue of Obama

Posted on 01 October 2009

As someone who teaches and writes about international politics, I can confidently say that last week was one of the strangest in memory, from the G-20 circus in my backyard (Pittsburgh) to the political zoo at the United Nations. President…

Why All the Fuss?

Posted on 15 September 2009

The huge “9/12” protest in Washington was the latest expression of discontent over President Obama’s leftward policy thrust. The discord is evident from the “Tea Party” movement to the chaotic “townhalls” on “healthcare reform.”

The mainstream media and American left…

On Kennedy, Andropov, and KAL 007

Posted on 04 September 2009

Over the last week-and-a-half I’ve gotten an overwhelming number of inquiries relating to the death of Senator Ted Kennedy. Why me? Because of my report back in 2006 of Kennedy’s confidential offer to Soviet General Secretary Yuri Andropov. That offer…

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