R. R. Reno

What’s wrong with America? There’s a two-word answer: Baby Boomers. It’s more complicated than that, of course. No generation exists in a vacuum. Baby Boomers may praise themselves as revolutionary and transformative, but as a member of that bulging cohort born between 1946 and 1964, I can . . . . Continue Reading »

The pope entombed in the crypt under St. Peter’s Basilica on January 5, 2023 was without doubt an extraordinary man.As a friend observed, “We’re not likely to see anyone half as well-educated or a tenth as wise anytime soon.” I think he’s right. Ratzinger was a deeply learned man. . . . . Continue Reading »

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Millerman to talk about his article, “Alexander Dugin Explained,” from the February 2023 issue.  Continue Reading »

The biggest threat to America’s free and democratic culture comes from establishment politicians in the Democratic party. Continue Reading »

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Micah Mattix to talk about his article, “The Integrity of Poetry,” from the February 2023 issue. Continue Reading »

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Darel E. Paul to talk about his article “Drag Queens” from the February 2023 issue. Continue Reading »

We have a great deal in common as Americans. But what we share can be obscured by the rage and fury of our partisan battles. It is for this reason that school choice will paradoxically promote unity in our country.  Continue Reading »

As readers, you have signaled your support for First Things and our combination of spirited opposition to our wayward world with cheerful celebration of truth’s many triumphs. Continue Reading »

Joshua Mitchell has made a strong case that religion has returned to public life. In American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time, he argues that growing numbers of Americans are harried and oppressed by unaddressed guilt and shame. The recession of Christianity as . . . . Continue Reading »

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Colin Redemer to talk about his article, “Conservatives for Labor,” from the December 2022 issue. Continue Reading »