Embracing Pro-Family Economics
by Jon SchweppeAfter Roe v. Wade, Republicans need to work together to find ways to support the family and the economy. Continue Reading »
Daniel Lipinski on Common-Good Republicans
by R. R. RenoFormer Congressman Daniel Lipinski joins our editor to discuss his recent article, “Common Good Republicans.” Continue Reading »
Defined by the Cross
by David BebbingtonThe constant refrain of this book is that American evangelicals are not necessarily either white or Republican. As the author points out, evangelicals are distinguished more by charitable giving than by Republican voting. And their numbers have frequently been drawn from African-American, Native . . . . Continue Reading »
The Fusionism That Failed
by Ben SixsmithUnderstanding the upheavals of American conservatism requires the study of its history—in particular, the fortunes of Frank Meyer, inventor of the Cold War synthesis that reigned for decades as conservative orthodoxy and has only recently met with serious challenge. Like many other figures . . . . Continue Reading »
The Dishonesty of
George H. W. Bush
by R. R. Reno
Political honesty means telling the voters who you are and what you promise to do—and then governing as that person and in accord with those promises. Continue Reading »
Conservatism’s Next Generation
by Philip JefferyThere’s a lot of hand-wringing in Washington over the dramas of the Trump administration, not to mention the tug-of-war over congressional seats and jobs in the bureaucracy. But when this period has passed and tomorrow’s conservatives look back on it, it may seem obvious to them that these were . . . . Continue Reading »
Let’s Lead, Not Be Led
by R. R. RenoPaul Ryan will not seek another term in Congress. No doubt the personal reasons he gave for bowing out are important. But it’s likely he’s also frustrated that the market-oriented and freedom-focused conservatism he took for granted has lost traction. He’s not alone. The ideas and priorities . . . . Continue Reading »
The New Divide in American Politics
by Mark MovsesianAmericans have never had European-style religious and non-religious parties, but that may be changing. Continue Reading »
Reciprocal Solidarity and Our National Project
by Pete SpiliakosThe solution to the problems of populist nationalism is to become more authentically nationalist, by becoming more inclusively populist. Continue Reading »
The (Minority) Party of the Bosses
by Pete SpiliakosEach of our two great political coalitions has been captured by self-righteous factions that are empowering themselves at the expense of the country. Continue Reading »
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