What if conservatives lead the charge for the renewal of big cities, especially those financially productive neighborhoods inhabited mainly by racial minorities?
Political conversion stories are like religious conversion stories: intended to encourage more, yet not always what they seem.
George Will has been a signal voice among conservative commentators for decades. Is his latest book on the future of conservatism his greatest contribution yet?
The enthusiastic support many evangelicals have given President Trump has baffled observers, including some prominent evangelicals who are beginning to push back.
Nationalism means different things to different people. But is there one common narrative that can unite the diverse groups striving to define what it means to be an American?
For many white working-class Philadelphians, Frank Rizzo was a hero in the chaotic ’60s and ’70s. For many African Americans, he inflamed racial fears for political gain. Was he Trump before Trump?
The liberal Martha Nussbaum has crafted a surprisingly conservative guide to the good life. But will her secular conception of human dignity prove ultimately irrelevant?
Is the cost of unleashing Donald Trump on the enemies of forgotten Americans proving too high for the GOP?
The Habsburgs held together an empire of disparate ethnicities, cultures, and religions through a “grand strategy” of managing time, space, and diplomatic relations. Is this a blueprint for America?
When James Poulos met Marilyn Manson in the restroom of the Chateau Marmont, the conversation turned to writer Bret Easton Ellis. Heroes aren’t what they used to be.
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