Politics

We discuss the political thought that undergirds a society of freedom and virtue.

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What Is Wrong with Americans?

Tocqueville warned us against binding ourselves together under the allures of soft despotisms.

Lenore T. Ealy
Politics
Jul 22, 2026

The Communions of JD Vance

Vance’s book is compelling when he is talking about his spiritual journey and his lovely family. It’s worse when he talks about politics.

Thomas D. Howes
Politics
Jul 20, 2026

The Root of Benedict Arnold’s Betrayal

“Arnold has betrayed us,” Washington whispered. “Whom can we trust now?” 

Jonathan Miltimore
Politics
Jul 17, 2026

The Geopolitics of Climate Continues

There is more riding on climate politics at this moment than is frequently acknowledged.

Jessica Weinkle
Politics
Jul 15, 2026

FIFA’s Flawed Rulebook

FIFA's rulebook needs a dose of fresh air once this World Cup is over.

Richard Epstein
Politics
Jul 14, 2026

The War on Israel

Jew-hatred and obsessive anti-Israel sentiment are manifestations of a sickness that will kill their host civilization if it is not treated.

Tal Fortgang
Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Can Britain’s Next Prime Minister Escape the Net Zero Trap?

Britain has burned through five Prime Ministers and is paying some of the highest electricity prices in the world.

Diana Furchtgott-Roth
Politics
Jul 8, 2026
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The Broken Windows in American Higher Education

Tal Fortgang
Politics
Sep 17, 2025

Spencer Cox Provides the Statesmanship America Needs

Thomas D. Howes
Politics
Sep 15, 2025

Conservatism's Timeless Triad: Puritans, Pioneers, and Robber Barons

Ronald W. Dworkin
Politics
Sep 12, 2025

Michael Lucchese on Understanding Reagan's Conservatism and Buchanan's Populism

Michael Lucchese
Politics
Sep 3, 2025

Not-So-Beautiful Losers: How Conservatism Won the Cold War – and Lost the Peace

Michael Lucchese
Politics
Sep 1, 2025

Why Israel May Sue the New York Times

Richard Epstein
Politics
Aug 28, 2025
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Tocqueville warned us against binding ourselves together under the allures of soft despotisms.

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