Timeout Boxes: Controversy in New York Schools

Last updated on: December 26, 2025 at 4:18 pm By Dennis McIntyre

A school district in New York built wooden “timeout” boxes for disciplinary purposes, and school authorities placed a special-needs student in one of the boxes for disciplinary reasons. There has been a tremendous outcry over the use of these boxes. Let’s take a look. What’s the Situation? The Salmon River School District used wooden boxes to confine children as a “timeout” disciplinary measure. There were three boxes total: two at Salmon River Elementary, one at St. Regis Mohawk School (the... Read more

Merry Christmas

Last updated on: December 23, 2025 at 9:18 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Merry Christmas to all. This Thursday, December 25, is the Nativity of the Lord. We will review the readings for Christmas Mass during the day. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text – John 1:1-18 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life,... Read more

It’s a Heart Issue, Not a Gun Issue

Last updated on: December 22, 2025 at 9:30 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Are the mass shootings we see rising caused by a gun or a heart issue? On the weekend of December 13-14, there were mass shootings using guns at Brown University and an anti-semitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. Many people believe removing guns from the equation stops the killing, but does it? Let’s take a look. Mass Shootings The shootings this last weekend are part of what has become an all too common event in the United... Read more

Protesting at Abortion Clinics: Balancing Rights and Access

Last updated on: December 18, 2025 at 10:47 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Should praying and protesting abortion outside of an abortion clinic result in the arrest of the protester? People have a right to protest, but in some areas, prayer is under fire. Let’s take a look. This Can Be a Complicated Issue Surprisingly, this can be a complicated issue. With freedom of speech and freedom of religion, this theoretically would be a non-issue. Sadly, it is not: Anti-abortion advocates sometimes can be aggressive in engaging people heading into the abortion clinic.... Read more

Presence and Deliverance in the Gospel Message

Last updated on: December 16, 2025 at 12:00 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday, December 21, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, and the theme for the readings is God’s presence and deliverance. This is the last week of Advent, leading up to Christmas on the 25th. The gospel is from the book of Matthew. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text – Matthew 1:18-24 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. “When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child... Read more

Tariffs After Liberation Day: What You Need to Know

Last updated on: December 16, 2025 at 8:49 am By Dennis McIntyre

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On April 2, 2025, President Trump declared a “national economic independence day, or Liberation Day,” and imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on imports, framing it as the rebirth of American industry. Since then, several trade deals have been completed, but there has been some pain for the American consumer. Let’s take a look. What was “Liberation Day?” The U.S. has run a persistent trade deficit since the mid‑1970s, with huge gaps beginning in the 1980s and continuing almost every year to... Read more

The War on Drugs: The Battle for America’s Soul

Last updated on: December 12, 2025 at 8:46 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Every day, we see another report or article concerning the war on drugs. From blowing up suspected narco-terrorists to contemplating an all-out war with Venezuela, we are looking outside of our shores to stop the flow of drugs into our country, but is that enough? Let’s take a look. The Deathly Toll of Drugs in America The disturbing fact is that drug abuse and overdose fatalities in the United States have grown dramatically over the last 25 years, with deaths... Read more

Obamacare Subsidies: The Great Healthcare Debate

Last updated on: December 10, 2025 at 8:14 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This is “healthcare week” in our nation’s capital as lawmakers debate what to do with the expiring Obamacare subsidies. The subsidies expire on December 31, meaning those on Obamacare would see a significant increase in their healthcare premiums. Let’s take a look at the issue. What Are the Obamacare Subsidies About? Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, in 2010, and it was President Obama’s signature achievement during his presidency. From the very start, the ACA... Read more

Gaudete Sunday: Rejoice in the Lord Always

Last updated on: December 9, 2025 at 10:03 am By Dennis McIntyre

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The theme for this Sunday’s readings, December 14, is rejoice in the Lord always. This Sunday is the Third Sunday in Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. Let’s take a look at the readings and their meanings. Gospel Text – Matthew 11:2-11: “When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus said... Read more

Fraud Allegations Rock Minnesota’s Nonprofit Sector

Last updated on: December 10, 2025 at 12:17 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Minnesota is facing fallout from a massive fraud scandal tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, which siphoned off hundreds of millions in pandemic relief funds. Federal prosecutors have secured dozens of convictions, while political battles rage over Governor Tim Walz’s handling of the crisis and allegations of broader social program fraud. Let’s take a look. What Investigations are Underway? This case has been described as the largest pandemic fraud in U.S. history. The organization “Feeding our Future” claimed to... Read more

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