Funding the Arts
How do we do it effectively in a democratic society? Brian BrownBrian Brown loves building the environments, habits, and networks…
Commune
Where Does God Fit in our Social Networks?
Church polity for an urban world. Brian BrownBrian Brown loves building the environments, habits, and networks that make people thrive….
Christians and Politics: Why Bother?
Why should Christians bother themselves with politics and public life? After all if the world is not our home and…
Thoughts on the NRI Summit
Nathan Hitchen: My real-time notes from the National Review Institute Summit Jan 25-27.
The Voices You Didn’t Hear
Scruton, Dreher, Brooks, E. Scalia, D. McCarthy: Some of the best minds in alternative conservatism debate the future of conservative…
The Future of Conservative Leadership
Brian Brown: A visit to a groundbreaking leadership development organization in Philadelphia was a case study in what conservatives have…
Pigs and Lipstick
Jace Yarbrough: Strange bedfellows indeed. Jace YarbroughJace is a member of the Humane Pursuits editorial board. He is a life-long…
The Man Who Would Not Be an Expert
Brian Brown: Paul Ryan is the anti-policy-wonk. He’s a creator who doesn’t mind the rough-and-tumble of politics, and he doesn’t…
All Things Are Lawful, But Not All Things Are Helpful
Jace Yarbrough: The DoD’s decision to allow uniformed service members to march in San Diego’s LGBT Pride Parade raises some…
Gut Checks: They’re What’s Missing in Childhood Education
Jace Yarbrough: After growing up under the 20th century nanny state, at least half of us need a good punch…
The Meaning of Patriotism
Sordello: C.S. Lewis offers great insight into how Americans can love their country without making it an idol.
An Interview with Ross Douthat
Anne Snyder talks with the author of “Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics.” Anne SnyderAnne Snyder is…
In Defense of Chief Justice Roberts
Zachary Crippen: A defeat for Republicans in the short run; a victory for conservatives in the long run. Zac CrippenZac,…
Why I Like City Drivers
Brian Brown: Stop being nice. You’re messing up our society. Brian BrownBrian Brown loves building the environments, habits, and networks…
Living Memorials
The incredible stories of how women saved Mount Vernon and Jefferson’s crazy ideas both lost and regained Monticello. Brian BrownBrian…
Jibs and Jabs
Jace Yarbrough: Snubbing (or at least attempting to) a few economic stories from the last few weeks. Jace YarbroughJace is…
The Making of a Civil Right
Connor Ewing: Saying something is a civil right is to offer a description, not to provide a justification. Connor EwingA…
In Spite of Ourselves
Jace Yarbrough: Is America still the home of the brave? There are some good reasons why it shouldn’t be. Jace…
The Declaration of Independents
Miriel M. Thomas: A lecture on the power of swing voters has me wondering whether Mitt Romney might be exactly…
Wendell Berry Is a Tall Man
Bryan Wandel: Wendell Berry on the wisdom and humility of moral complicity. Bryan WandelBryan Wandel works in government finance and…