The Constitution as a Coward’s Shield and a Barbarian’s Rock

by Pete Spiliakos

Calling Donald “Only I can fix it” Trump a constitutionalist empties the term “constitutionalist” of any connection to our actual Constitution, or even to the small-c constitutionalism of respect for the rule of law. Continue Reading »

29 Sep 2016

The Dishonest Capitulation of Michael Gerson

by Mark Bauerlein

Gerson calls Decius’s attitudes “prejudice,” the condition of “a certain kind of right-wing nationalist.” Isn't it fun for a conservative, for once, to be able to talk like this! Isn't it great that conservatives can play identity politics, too? Continue Reading »

23 Sep 2016