Mike Ortiz

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Colona police look for resident after house fire

1 week ago | kwqc.com | Emma Druckmiller |Mike Ortiz

COLONA, Ill. (KWQC) - Colona police are asking for help finding a man after a house fire Tuesday morning. Police have been unable to find the resident of the home on the 500 block of 3rd Street. A recent post on the Colona Police Department’s Facebook page said they haven’t been able to find 60-year-old David Gibbs after his residence caught on fire. He is considered missing and endangered. Gibbs is 5-foot-8, 190 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.
The Wolves of K Street: A Real Threat to Democracy

Aug 7, 2024 | spectator.org | Mike Ortiz |Luke Mullins

Anyone born after 1970 may find it strange to consider a political landscape in which powerful corporations do not have influence over legislation, campaigns, and elections. However, this was actually the case for a considerable portion of our nation‚Äôs history.
Destiny’s Comments on Trump’s Attempted Assassination Reveal Liberalism’s Underlying Justifications of Violence

Jul 18, 2024 | spectator.org | Mike Ortiz

Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump, Steven Kenneth Bonnell, a popular streamer and left-wing political commentator known online as “Destiny,” has been scrutinized for his appalling comments about the shooting. As the news was spreading through social media on Saturday evening, the influencer admitted to being “honestly conflicted” on how he felt.
Why J.D. Vance Is Trump’s Ideal Running Mate

Jul 15, 2024 | spectator.org | Mike Ortiz

If you are looking for a talented statesman with a good political imagination and a strong record, you should read the Washington Post and MSNBC, perhaps tune into CNN for a while, and see who they are afraid of. Right now, the obvious answer is Trump. But, at least when it comes to potential running mates for the Republican ticket, the big spooky name is J.D. Vance, which should tell you that he is the perfect choice to be Trump’s vice presidential nominee.
France’s Parliamentary Election Results Show Liberalism Still Reigns Supreme

Jul 9, 2024 | spectator.org | Mike Ortiz

In light of favorable polling results from last week, the National Rally was confident of standing a chance — and perhaps even defeating — French President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party in France’s July 7 parliamentary elections. However, this week’s results are a shocking reality check for Marine Le Pen, Jordan Bardella, and their supporters; and, indeed, for the Right more broadly.
Practicing Virtue Will Definitely Make You Happier

Jul 5, 2024 | spectator.org | Mike Ortiz

On June 17, the Thomistic Institute hosted Dr. Andrew Abela at the Catholic University of America (CUA) for a lecture on virtue. Abela is the founding dean of the Busch School of Business and an Ordinary Professor of Marketing at CUA. He is also the author and editor of several books, most recently A Catechism for Business: Tough Ethical Questions & Insights from Catholic Teaching. When we lose hope, we simultaneously give up on the pursuit of every other virtue.
Inside Out 2’s Success May Signal the Return of the Movie Theater Experience

Jul 2, 2024 | spectator.org | Mike Ortiz

Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 passed the billion-dollar benchmark this Sunday, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2024, the first film since Barbie to make $1 billion at the global box office, and the first animated film to have reached this mark in 19 days. One can see why the Pixar sequel has garnered so many viewers.
Louisiana Leads the Way in Bringing Religion Back Into the Public Square

Jun 26, 2024 | spectator.org | Mike Ortiz

On May 28, the Louisiana Legislature passed a new law requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments in every classroom, becoming the first state to do so. Gov. Jeff Landry signed the legislation last Wednesday, saying, “[I]f you want to respect the rule of law, you’ve got to start from the original lawgiver, which was Moses.”This marks a significant step in the Right’s push to bring religion back into the public square.
Pollster Says Trump Has a ‘Legitimate Shot’ at Winning New York

Jun 19, 2024 | spectator.org | Mike Ortiz

Last week, J.L. Partners hosted a briefing on the upcoming general election that revealed trends among voters. The briefing began with a presentation of recent polls by John Johnson and Landon Wall, which showed, first and foremost, the impact of the recent conviction of former President Donald Trump. Forty-one percent of respondents said that the conviction had altered their thinking on the election. But for some of these voters, the conviction actually increased their support for Trump.
Bishop Barron and Notre Dame Professor Patrick Deneen Discuss Liberal Modernity

Jun 17, 2024 | spectator.org | Mike Ortiz

Two weeks ago, Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester hosted University of Notre Dame political science professor Patrick Deneen on the Word on Fire’s “Bishop Barron Presents” series to discuss how we might redirect the focus of our politics to true human flourishing and the common good.