Jews and American Liberalism
by Mark BauerleinJuliana Geran Pilon joins the podcast to discuss her new book An Idea Betrayed: Jews, Liberalism, and the American Left.
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The Future for Religious Charter Schools
by Nicole Stelle Garnett and Richard W. GarnettOklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School board, which authorizes and oversees all virtual charter schools in the state, meets today to consider certifying an unusual, pathbreaking school. Continue Reading »
How To Be a Straussian
by Daniel E. BurnsIf you ever find yourself wondering how widespread a given philosopher’s influence has been, here is a simple test: Make a label out of his or her last name, and use it to identify yourself at a cocktail party (“I’m a Quinean”). Has your interlocutor even heard the term before? Of American . . . . Continue Reading »
Constitutional Freedom
by Michael W. McConnellVincent Phillip Muñoz (Phillip to his friends, among whom I count myself) is a rising star at Notre Dame, which is becoming a powerhouse of serious constitutional scholarship. This book is the culmination of a decade of Muñoz’s scholarship on the religion clauses of the First Amendment. Those . . . . Continue Reading »
Giving Thanks for Mike Pence at Thanksgiving
by George WeigelMike Pence’s actions on the day of infamy that saw an unhinged, vicious mob storm and ransack the U.S. Capitol were correct, courageous, informed by conscience, and fortified by prayer. Continue Reading »
The Contrasting Visions of the Judiciary in Brown and Dobbs
by Michael A. ScaperlandaBrown gave tacit permission to future Courts, including the Roe Court, to untether itself from the Constitution and to expand its role as final arbiter of the good in American life and culture. Continue Reading »
Proposing a New Ritual for America’s Civic Religion
by Dore FeithCelebrating an annual Founding Night would remind our communities that only an awake citizenry can preserve the principles that offer the blessings of liberty to all Americans. Continue Reading »
Christianity Is Not Merely Another Identity
by Ismail RoyerTruth does not seek to “feel included” with falsehood. It does not seek to be “treated with respect,” as falsehood is respected. Continue Reading »
Marching Orders
by R. H. HelmholzThis is an ambitious and timely book. It confronts one of the most perplexing and unfortunate developments of our day: the rise of disputes about the correct way of interpreting the Constitution of the United States, and the consequent politicization of judicial appointments. True, disagreements . . . . Continue Reading »
How Legalized Bribery Stole Your Freedom
by Mark BauerleinPhilip Hamburger joins the conversation to discuss his new book, Purchasing Submission: Conditions, Power and Freedom. Continue Reading »
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