Christopher Columbus

People who vilify Columbus Day are being unfair and biased. In addition, they're insulting the Italian-American community and the Catholic faith.

It's unfortunate to see a once unifying figure, who defined courage and religiosity, is in the crosshairs of destruction, petitions and disinformation.

I suppose I should thank Ms. Kerwin for being the reason behind one of the best belly laughs I’ve had in a while.

Let's set the record straight. Leif Erikson or Leif Ericson was the Icelandic explorer considered as the first European to land in North America, before Christopher Columbus. And, whatever your views of Columbus Day taking its place in historical events or the “Columbus controversy,” this holiday is…