Why Rise of Skywalker Fails

by Jake Meador

The problem isn’t that most of the Disney-era Star Wars projects fail as films. The problem is that Disney almost certainly knows it and doesn’t care. Continue Reading »

31 Dec 2019 0

Our Most Popular Articles of 2019

by The Editors

As you prepare for 2020, take a moment to revisit some of our top essays from 2019. Continue Reading »

30 Dec 2019 0

Bitterness and Hope at Chanukah

by Cole S. Aronson

Chanukah is Judaism at its least demanding and most comfortable. Continue Reading »

29 Dec 2019 0

The World Will Whimper

by John Duggan

Catholic Ireland, as we knew it, has fallen. Continue Reading »

27 Dec 2019 0

Why I Read First Things

by Charles J. Chaput

First Things is uniquely rich in substance, but it needs and deserves our generous financial support to continue and grow its vital work.  Continue Reading »

27 Dec 2019 0

2019: Our Year in Books

by Various

Recommended books from some of our writers.  Continue Reading »

26 Dec 2019 0

Feed the Children

by Hugh Schmitz

There’s still time left to contribute to our campaign. Please help in any way you can! Continue Reading »

26 Dec 2019 0

Christmas, Freedom, and Obedience

by George Weigel

True freedom, genuine liberation, comes through freely chosen obedience to God’s purposes. Continue Reading »

25 Dec 2019 0

2019: Our Year in Film and Television

by Various

Recommended movies and TV shows from the past year.  Continue Reading »

25 Dec 2019 0

Arguing for Truth in the Anti-Culture

by Carl R. Trueman

First Things remains committed to showing that honest, open discussion of the most important issues in this earthly city are vital. Continue Reading »

24 Dec 2019 0