Like many persons possessing limited insight into the future, I had supposed that, with the collapse of the Soviet Empire, utopianism would die out in the Western world. I was mistaken. Identity politics in the West is veering in the direction of totalitarianism. A book I read . . . . Continue Reading »
First Things remains committed to showing that honest, open discussion of the most important issues in this earthly city are vital. Continue Reading »
The Center for Global Development elected not to renew Maya Forstater’s contract after she expressed the belief that sex is biological and immutable. Continue Reading »
The “Fairness for All” Act misunderstands both the nature of and danger presented by the LGBTQ+ conception of sexuality. Continue Reading »
Seven-year-old James Younger has become the latest victim in the war of transgender identity politics. Continue Reading »
Britain’s courts are becoming, as America’s already are, unelected tools of politics, losing proportionate credibility as impartial arbiters of justice. Continue Reading »
Mary Eberstadt discusses her latest book, Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics. Continue Reading »
Contemporary universities are doing their best to eradicate prejudice and bias. Yet one remaining prejudice—against white men—is not only tolerated but encouraged. While we are told that diversity of skin color and gender is an unmitigated good, people in faculty meetings and job . . . . Continue Reading »
Featuring Mark Lilla on his book The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics. Continue Reading »
Politics dissolves into brutality unless it’s infused with apolitical habits and virtues—humility, gentleness, forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, charity, love. Continue Reading »
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