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Britain’s Identity Crisis
A revolution is taking place in Britain. Call it populism by default. To outsiders—and many insiders—the political house seems to be on fire. Brexit is the proximate cause, but...
The Contradictions of Liberal Globalism
As 2019 begins, one useful way to take stock of world events is to compare the outcomes of two recent elections: the election of Donald Trump as United States...
The Virgin Whore and the Humorless Don
Much like oil and water, humor and liberal academia do not mix. Anyone who has spent time in the fusty Victorian halls of the gowned knows this well. Despite...
The Kominsky Method and the Hollywood Boomers
A new, fascinating genre of comedy has recently appeared. It is generally written by top Hollywood writers and stars top Hollywood actors. But, unlike most of what emerges from...
Nothing Compares to Allah
Remember Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish singer-songwriter with an ethereal voice and a penchant for troublemaking? Well, Sinéad O’Connor no longer exists. After her recent conversion to Islam, she became...
