For years, Hollywood has blamed its shrinking presence in China on tightening censorship, rising nationalism, and government protectionism. Studios argue that political forces—not creative shortcomings—are why Marvel movies no longer dominate, why Fast & Furious has lost steam, and why Hollywood’s overall market share in China has plummeted. While it is true that Beijing’s regulatory…
To be convincing, as the old adage goes, you must first be convinced. Ambivalence never polls well. Focus groups rarely select the irresolute choice. Leaders who change their minds, discarding policies in favor of new ones, are frequently slammed for being opportunistic, or worse, flip-flopping chameleons. Certainty is a virtue; doubt is a vice. Righting…
The U.S. government and faith-based organizations have worked together since the dawn of the United States. The same Congress that prevented the government from endorsing or becoming too involved in religious activities through the First Amendment also set aside land for churches in the Northwest Territory, later Ohio, in the 1780s. Funds to support recently…