The Virtue of Nationalism by yoram hazony basic books, 304 pages, $18.99 In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, a surge of patriotism ran through me. I was, however, a junior professor teaching at Princeton University. National pride struck most of my colleagues as a crude emotion. With a healthy . . . . Continue Reading »
In Jewish law, tikkun olam means improving the world. It refers to several rabbinic enactments of the first and second centuries of the Common Era intended to improve the functioning of certain social institutions. The ancient Aleinu prayer, originating in the Rosh Hashanah . . . . Continue Reading »
Sasse’s description of America's many ills is accurate, but his overall argument about the state of our politics is too broad. Continue Reading »
Deneen’s definition of liberalism disregards the role of religion and the public management of religion in the formation of liberal order. Continue Reading »
The Democratic Party now overwhelmingly represents America’s rich. Continue Reading »
#PostcardsForMacron is the kind of celebratory, life-affirming message all women need to hear. Continue Reading »
The question posed by Solzhenitsyn 35 years ago—Did World War I terminally sap the strength of Europe?—remains an open one today. Continue Reading »
It seems odd that Scruton’s four-year-old speech should now cause controversy. Continue Reading »
Trump is making us address the most important question in any democratic polity: Who are we? Continue Reading »
The pro-choice media and entertainment industry seem to have conspired to make certain that as few people as possible ever see the film Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer. Continue Reading »
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