In Defense of the Electoral College

by Trent England

The Electoral College works even better than the American founders hoped.  Continue Reading »

13 Dec 2020

Is Federalism the Solution?

by Peter J. Leithart

Politically, culturally, and morally, we’re a fractured republic. Continue Reading »

6 Nov 2020

Postconstitutional America

by Nathan Pinkoski

Beginning with his essay “The Flight 93 Election,” published by the Claremont Review of Books in September 2016, Michael Anton has become famous—and infamous—as the foremost intellectual defender of the current president. One can read his new book, The Stakes: America . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Nov 2020

The Hard Road of National Renewal

by George Weigel

We must treat each other as mutually responsible individuals, not as embodiments of racial or ideological categories. Continue Reading »

14 Oct 2020

A Grand Old Flag

by Gilbert Meilaender

The flag has become not a symbol of unity but a battleground. Continue Reading »

30 Jun 2020

Don’t Sanitize Abortion

by John Waters

Always state—and where possible, illustrate—the true nature of abortion.
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27 Feb 2020

American Power

by Mark Bauerlein

Lawrence Mead discusses his recent book, Burdens of Freedom: Cultural Difference and American Power. Continue Reading »

7 Nov 2019

American Breakdown

by Mark Bauerlein

David Bromwich discusses his book American Breakdown: The Trump Years and How They Befell Us. Continue Reading »

15 Oct 2019

Canada’s Toxic Nationalism

by Nathan Pinkoski

Canadian postmodern nationalism makes Americans the enemy, but is friendly to American ideology. Continue Reading »

14 Oct 2019

Mild and Equitable Establishments

by Richard W. Garnett

Whitefish Mountain, a ski resort in northwest Montana, is known for its spicy terrain, rime-clothed “snow ghosts,” and postcard-perfect views of Glacier ­National Park. And, of course, for “Big Mountain Jesus.” Big Mountain Jesus is a kitschy but beloved dashboard-ornament-style . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Apr 2019