Inside the Mind of Thomas More

by Mark Bauerlein

David Oakley and senior editor Mark Bauerlein discuss Oakley’s book Inside the Mind of Thomas More: The Witness of His Writings. Continue Reading »

21 Mar 2018 0

In Praise of
Bourgeois Culture

by Mark Bauerlein

Amy Wax and Mark Bauerlein discuss how our society’s abandonment of bourgeois norms and values has resulted in widespread behavioral dysfunction. Continue Reading »

27 Feb 2018 0

The Administrative Threat

by Mark Bauerlein

Philip Hamburger and Mark Bauerlein discuss the ways in which our administrative state curtails Americans’ basic constitutional freedoms. Continue Reading »

12 Feb 2018 0

Events Roundup—1.8.18

by The Editors

Events happening in the next few months that may interest our readers. Continue Reading »

8 Jan 2018 0

First Things Junior Fellows Program 2018

by Editors

Calling all graduating college seniors and recent graduates. Want to apply for the First Things junior fellows program? Applications are due Friday, March 16, 2018.

8 Jan 2018 0

The Fall of Gender Neutrality

by The Editors

The First Things Podcast, Episode 35. Featuring: Reno on the crisis of our sexual culture; and Yost on the great American Christmas songs. Continue Reading »

22 Dec 2017 0

Melodies for Advent

by Ramona Tausz

The members of the First Things staff offer a collection of Advent hymns and carols for the final days of this penitential season.  Continue Reading »

20 Dec 2017 0

A Reader’s Resolution for 2018

by Matthew J. Franck

With our Shakespeare-in-a-year plan, you can make 2018 the year you finally get around to reading more of the Bard.  Continue Reading »

19 Dec 2017 0

Justice Kennedy and “Masterpiece Cakeshop”

by Mark Bauerlein

Mark Movsesian and senior editor Mark Bauerlein discuss the Supreme Court’s oral argument session regarding “Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.” Continue Reading »

18 Dec 2017 0

Failure of Fatherhood

by Mark Bauerlein

Heather Mac Donald discusses how America’s high out-of-wedlock birthrate is at the heart of inner-city violence today. Continue Reading »

7 Dec 2017 0