‘Notorious’ RBG: Equal rights for women but not unwanted ‘populations’

‘Notorious’ RBG: Equal rights for women but not unwanted ‘populations’

Special to WorldTribune.com By Loredana Vuoto Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is “notoriously” celebrated for championing equal rights for women. But the philosophy that launched her career and turned her into a liberal icon does not apply to the unborn and other unwanted people. “RBG” — the latest documentary that portrays Ginsburg as a “superhero” — […]

Glamorizing Gotti, trivializing the rule of law

Glamorizing Gotti, trivializing the rule of law

Special to WorldTribune.com By Loredana Vuoto New York mafia boss John Gotti was not a hero. But “Gotti,” the latest biopic of the notorious kingpin starring John Travolta, paints a different picture. The Italian-American crime lord is depicted as a “family man,” who “did a lot for the community,” according to the real-life footage of […]

As it is written: The Jihadists in their own words — Part I, The subversion of Europe

As it is written: The Jihadists in their own words — Part I, The subversion of Europe

Special to WorldTribune.com By Yossef Bodansky, Senior Editor, Global Information System / Defense & Foreign Affairs Jihad is escalating into Europe. The mid-November 2015 jihadist strike at the heart of Paris, the late-March 2016 jihadist strike at the heart of Brussels, as well as the host of smaller “incidents” such as the mid-May 2016 stabbing […]

‘We’re getting ripped’, Trumps says in Phoenix; Voices in the crowd: ‘He is not a racist’

‘We’re getting ripped’, Trumps says in Phoenix; Voices in the crowd: ‘He is not a racist’

Special to WorldTribune.com By Loredana Vuoto Temperatures rose to an all-time high this past Saturday in Arizona but not because of the sweltering heat. Rather, it was a no-holds barred appearance by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, rallying to stop illegal immigration. “The word is getting out that we have to stop illegal immigration,” Trump […]

Bruce Jenner, anti-hero: Sad facts behind the transgender hype

Bruce Jenner, anti-hero: Sad facts behind the transgender hype

Special to WorldTribune.com By Loredana Vuoto Bruce Jenner is not a hero. Recently, Jenner revealed to Diane Sawyer in a much-hyped 20/20 interview the non-news that he is transgender. Anyone who has stood in a grocery line, been online or watched TV, has probably heard all the hoopla surrounding Jenner’s physical transformation this past year […]

The narcissism epidemic: Me, myself and selfies

The narcissism epidemic: Me, myself and selfies

Special to WorldTribune.com By Loredana Vuoto Self-obsession has reared its ugly head in America like never before. Kim Kardashian — the queen of selfies — recently debuted a T-Mobile commercial during the Super Bowl spoofing her selfie addiction. In the commercial, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians reality star, bemoans the loss of millions of […]

‘American Sniper’: God, country, family

‘American Sniper’: God, country, family

Special to WorldTribune.com By Loredana Vuoto Chris Kyle is a hero. American Sniper, the blockbuster movie about this patriot, has captured the heart of many Americans. The movie has already grossed $250 million worldwide and has received six Oscar nominations, including best picture and best actor. Bradley Cooper delivered a stellar performance as the deadly […]

Memo to the hook-up culture on the naked truth about love

Memo to the hook-up culture on the naked truth about love

Special to WorldTribune.com By Loredana Vuoto VH1 believes love is skin deep. That’s the only way to explain its decision to launch “Naked Dating,” a one-hour weekly series that uncovers dating and romance — naked style. Every episode will follow one man and one woman as they each date two different suitors. At the end […]

Propaganda as art: Think today’s Americans are not susceptible to mind control?

Propaganda as art: Think today’s Americans are not susceptible to mind control?

Special to WorldTribune.com By Loredana Vuoto Hollywood has mastered Joseph Goebbels’ famous propaganda strategy, “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.” The lie: same-sex couples are ‘the new normal’ and can provide a loving family for children. This was recently depicted at the 56th […]