Marx and Marcuse. Gramsci and Ginsberg. Clinton and Obama. From bohemians and radicals to the universities to the White House, how did the Left, with its catechism of negation, seize the high places of our culture and what does it portend for our ability to sustain a civilization that allows and even encourages the pursuit
Paul Revere made his famous ride 243 years ago today warning the colonists of the movement of British troops and leading to the battle on Lexington Green. Remembering and honoring the heroism of our forebears is part of how we continue our civilization. It's part of how we make not just patriots but citizens. Henry
As President Trump continues to remake the Republican Party in his image, calls for last rites to be given to American conservatism are not just premature—they’re entirely wrong. Accusing Republican voters of political apostasy for supporting Trump is wrong, too. These perspectives are also evidence that the accusers are missing an intellectual and
Friday's cruise missile strike on Syria by the United States, Great Britain, and France has received widespread praise for its relative restraint and alleged effectiveness. People I know, like, and respect say the attack was necessary. Maybe they're right. But no one has yet made or, as near as I can tell, is
My op-ed in The New York Times today on Paul Ryan's planned departure certainly struck a chord. There were quite a few thoughtful responses to the piece in the comments section. I will add that I didn't fully appreciate until now that the mention of Devin Nunes sends The Resistance™ into fits of rage. He
The Women's March has gone around the bend. You might be thinking, "You just noticed?" but they've staked out a position that makes the hats look like a good idea. Many of you will know that Backpage.com was seized by the FBI last week amidst allegations of pimping and money laundering. For those of you
In 2016, Wisconsin turned red for Donald Trump but Paul Ryan’s Janesville remained stubbornly blue—so perhaps it is no surprise that the speaker of the House won’t seek re-election. For Republicans, this is an unalloyed good. For his entire career, Mr. Ryan has been the wunderkind who couldn’t deliver. As the No. 2
It's just about a year ago that Syria was last in the news in a big way. Less than 90 days into the Trump Administration there was a gas attack at Khan Shaykhun that left 74 dead. Civilized people everywhere were horrified. "Something must be done!" we were told. But by whom, what, and why
There is a great deal of good sense in this short video. https://youtu.be/sQNUp9rgjNs
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