by Miguel A. De La Torre | Jun 3, 2025 | Opinion
In his first major work, “Madness and Civilization,” published in 1961, the postmodernist philosopher Michael Foucault examines the humane treatment of individuals considered insane by so-called “enlightened” clinician reformers from the 18th century, including Samuel...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Jun 3, 2025 | Opinion
In his first major work, “Madness and Civilization,” published in 1961, the postmodernist philosopher Michael Foucault examines the humane treatment of individuals considered insane by so-called “enlightened” clinician reformers from the 18th century, including Samuel...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | May 20, 2025 | Faith and Democracy|Opinion, Opinion
We give Donald Trump way too much credit. Since his inauguration, I have read countless editorials on how he is ending democracy. Trump is just the cough of a virus, the pus of a boil. He may be an asp on the veins of democracy. But he did not cause its downward...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | May 6, 2025 | News, Opinion
Brazilian archbishop Hélder Pessoa Câmara once said, “When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a communist.” During my younger years as an academic, before being radicalized by standing in solidarity with the...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Apr 9, 2025 | Opinion
Ignorance is strength! In this Orwellian era of “alternative facts” and “fake news,” the current Oceania administration seeks to normalize and legitimize newspeak. It provides federal agencies with a list of undesirable words that need to be struck from our...
