Commentary by Ronald Rychlak

The First Catholic President -- Almost
Also made a significant impact on the history of the Catholic Church in America.

Teachers, Tenure, and Labor Unrest
Several interrelated issues that revolve around the nature of a teaching career.

Remembering the Alamo
A great deal of history surrounding the Alamo that many have forgotten.

IVF - Money over Morality?
Should infertility treatments be included in health-care policies?

Remembering Sargent Shriver
One of the dwindling number of prominent pro-life liberals in the United States.

Natural Law from a Birmingham Jail
The turning point of the civil rights movement.

General Patton and the Third Army Prayer
Allied soldiers found themselves facing a tough fight in hard and cold rain.

A New Pledge of Allegiance Controversy
The right to speak or to remain silent.

The Imam at Ground Zero
Rauf should carefully consider his options at this point.

On Handguns and the Constitution
One has to wonder about the impact of the McDonald decision.

Tweeting about an Execution
The impact the death penalty has on the executed and the executioner.

Responding to the Oil Spill
People need power, and people need a clean environment.

Another Polish Tragedy
Sadly reminiscent of a plane crash during World War II.

St. Valentine's Day
That leaves it to Christians to try to keep Christ in Christmas and other holidays.

Of Security and Human Institutions
Missed clues are all too common.

Trying Terrorists in Civilian Courtrooms
Trials are about deciding guilt and innocence, not sending a message.

Legal Lessons from the Polanski Case
Justice should be blind. The Polanski case may reveal whether it is.

The Health-Care Debate from Overseas
British do not like having their system held up as an example of what not to do.

Socialist Propaganda against the Church
A frontal assault heard on British radio.

Burqas in Britain
One of the big issues under debate in the United Kingdom this summer.

Anti-Catholic Free Speech
The ability to allow others not to hear my opinion on every little matter.

Hitler's Mufti - The Dark Legacy of Haj Amin al-Husseini
Common enemies brought them together to the detriment of mankind.

Man vs. the Environment
Is "being green" truly making the world a better place for others?

A Catholic Thought on the Bailout Power Grab
Someone has to determine what is "unreasonable or excessive."

Protecting the Brand
I wish the Catholic Church had protected her brand better.

Crime, Sin, and Politics
A tough case for the prosecution to make.

The Christmas Classic that Almost Wasn't
God works in mysterious ways -- and sometimes the law does, too.

Life Issues in the New Administration
The election is over, and the changes are already beginning.

Nazi Collaborator or Catholic Hero?
The tenth anniversary of the the beatification of Aloysius Cardinal Stepinac.

The Presidential Debate
Answers reveal the positions that are likely to shape the next administration.

Church and State in Presidential Elections
Father Pfleger's brand of Catholicism has likely driven some people from the Faith

Interpreting the Constitution and Voting for President
The words don't change.

Faith and Reason in the West
Pope Benedict...has a lot of work to do.

The Children of the Texas Ranch
Interesting constitutional issues that touch on matters of great importance.

Fathers and Families
The importance of fathers in our society.

Sexual Freedom and Its Discontents
Some find this view harsh, but it is both logical and constant.

The Unintended Consequences of Gay Marriage
Courts and legislatures need to consider these consequences...

Benedict XVI's Gospel to the United Nations
Very important messages with real consequences to be found in those words.

Global Warming and the Pope
We must preserve the earth for future generations.

Those Government Checks
Trying to stimulate the economy with an infusion of cash is not a new idea.

Baseball, Steroids, and Personal Reputations
It doesn't take much to smear a reputation.

Cigarettes, Bribes, and Personal Responsibility
Law is greatly dependant upon issues of free will and personal responsibility.

Should the United Nations Control the Internet?
Would likely end up as a new and unrecognizable entity.

The Plot to Kidnap Pope Pius XII
Should be a significant book in the Pius war.

The Priests of Dachau
Provides insight into history, human nature, and faith.

Boston College Versus the U.S. Military
The Catholic Church is frequently targeted by gay-rights activists.