United States

The Hard Road of National Renewal

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

Whose Midwest?

by John Wilson

The Midwest is often dismissed or simply ignored in books, in the “national media,” and in conversation, but a new collection of essays tells a different story. Continue Reading »

8 Feb 2019