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Lindsay Clancy: One Hung Jury — One Hanged Jury System?
In the legendary 1957 film 12 Angry Men, one holdout juror initially prevents a conviction in a murder trial. “Juror 8” (played by Henry Fonda) says he’s just not yet convinced of the defendant’s guilt. Through persuasion, reasoned analysis, and…
Concerned Citizens Launch GoFundMe Launched To Help Sydney Sweeney Buy Some Clothes
U.S. — Concerned Americans have started a GoFundMe to purchase some clothing for the obviously destitute Sydney Sweeney.With news circulating that the impoverished Sweeney apparently cannot afford even the smallest article of clothing,…
Report: Chili’s Only Gets Bad Rap Because It Is Awful
DALLAS, TX — A new industry report released Thursday concluded that Chili's persistent reputation problem is due to it being truly awful.Researchers attempted to discover the reason for Chili's poor standing by surveying loyal diners,…
Data: U.S. Asylum Denials Rise to Record-high Level
The U.S. government denied a record percentage of applications for asylum in June, continuing the efforts of President Donald Trump’s administration to shift U.S. immigration courts in a pro-enforcement direction.According to a report by the…
Uber Driver Carefully Selects Worst Possible Photo For Profile
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Local Uber driver Vish Patel spent hours today searching his phone for the worst possible photo to use in his Uber profile."Too friendly," Patel muttered as he swiped past a smiling photo of himself at his…
Envoys Shuttle Between Moscow and Kyiv As War Enters a New Phase
Though neither of them has been officially approved by the U.S. Senate, as the Constitution requires, Steve Witkoff and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner spent the Labor Day weekend acting as pseudo-diplomats, meeting Russian President…
When The Petty Is Still Petty, But We Act Like It Is Consequential
First they came for the Reflecting Pool. Now the Kennedy Center. And warming up in the wings – the proposed Arch. You know, in a divorce, when suddenly the color of the curtains becomes this hugely contested issue – that’s what this nonsense…
Pope Leo Reverses Francis. And What Kind of “Ecumenical Service” Is This?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h2P3vuWEOw Pope Leo reverses a Francis-era Vatican policy—but restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass remain largely unchanged. Raymond Arroyo and Fr. Gerald Murray examine what this reveals about the new…
In The Mailbox: 09.18.26 : The Other McCain
Posted on | September 19, 2026 | No Comments — compiled by Wombat-socho Kickstarter’s up to 27%! Woot!Also, some fanfiction on the substack. Why should Pete have all the fun? 😉Usual weekend deadlines for the usual weekend posts.Ceterum autem…
Sacrifice: Religion and the Revitalization of Christian Life
Sacrifice is a paradox. A compelling paradox. In his new book, Sacrifice: Religion and the Revitalization of Christian Life, Clemens Cavallin dives headfirst into the historical, theological, and salvific nature of sacrifice throughout the human…