Why Pessimists are Awesome
The most frustrating person on your team might be the difference between success and failure. I’ve had the pleasure of directing…
conservatism
How Primitive Sociology is Killing the Church of England
Why “the language of East Enders, not Shakespeare” is actually dated, not modern. Brian BrownBrian Brown loves building the environments,…
Politics, Poverty, and the Face of Christ
An encounter with a stranger in need sparks thoughts about public discourse on poverty. Miriel Thomas ReneauMiriel Thomas Reneau is…
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…
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,…
Symposium: Evangelicals and Conservatism
Yarbrough, Thomas, Brown, Snyder: In light of D.G. Hart’s recent book, what future do evangelicals and conservatives have with each…
Fence Posts and Popular Votes
Connor Ewing: Conservatism begins with a preference for preservation; a willingness to defend the fence posts that uphold the political…
Foreign Policy and the Constitution
Yuval Levin’s constitutional conservatism leaves out one crucial thing: a respect for constitutional procedure. Connor EwingA member of the Humane…
Downstream from Principles
Heritage Action for America is making enemies among conservatives in Congress. Brian BrownBrian Brown loves building the environments, habits, and…
Conservative Policy and the Environment
Roger Scruton has wise words for those who want to reclaim environmentalism as a conservative virtue. Brian BrownBrian Brown loves…
America Needs a ResPublica
Conservatives who want to scale back the federal government need to learn from this British think tank. Brian BrownBrian Brown…
Top 6: Conservatism According to Country Music
Where liberals love to cite empirical studies, the best country tugs heartstrings, shapes values, and reminds you that some things…
Liberals
From Jay Nordlinger: “I’ve noticed something the last few days — something that gives us a human lesson, I think:…
Baseball and Civic Virtue
A few weeks ago, young Oakland pitcher Dallas Braden launched into a verbal tirade against Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez’s…
Abraham Lincoln and the Historian’s Profession
Civil War historian Allen Guelzo takes up the notion that all our big government problems can be traced to…Abraham Lincoln….
The Great Big Society
David Cameron is crystallizing his agenda. We’ve all been wondering what a post-Thatcherian Conservative PM would look like, and now…
Phillip Blond and the small, beautiful polity
Everyone is getting their shot at a Philip Blond point right now: the Brooks column, Deneen and Rod the Bod…
On Fences in Need of No Repair Whatsoever
The system is broken. So they all tell us. Obama won an election on it, but McCain’s rhetoric was similar….
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