The Pine Tree flag, which dates to the Revolutionary War, has become a symbol of the far right. The Times had previously ...

the US flag most face forward. It must not be seen to be in retreat. And so the stars are actually now on the right-hand side of their badge, and so they face forward, just as it never retreats.

Time tests ideas — some endure while others fade. Just as enduring symbols like the flag remind us of timeless values, the Gospel also points us to eternal truths. As believers, we must focus on ...