PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/02/14/making-sense-of-things/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 04:01:45 -0400Making Sense of Things<![CDATA[Skirmishes broke out between police and protesters outside Manama in Bahrain. &#8220;Shops stayed closed and shuttered, the streets were clear of cars amid a heavy police presence&#8221;. The NYT reports:]]>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:57:37 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/02/14/making-sense-of-things-n190341