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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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Foucault’s “Discipline and Punish" at 50

Paul Seaton
Politics
Mar 19, 2025

YooKay plc

Helen Dale
Politics
Mar 17, 2025

Liberalism's Infidelities

Richard M. Reinsch II
Politics
Feb 25, 2025

The Bills are Piling High for States

Jason Sorens
Politics
Feb 18, 2025

The Competing Tensions in America's Middle East Policy

John Yoo
Politics
Feb 13, 2025

The Changing Calculus of Power in the Middle East

Elliott Abrams
Politics
Feb 13, 2025
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Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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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

July 22, 2026

Civitas Outlook
Justice Gorsuch’s Warning

'Slaughter' may have rid us of the headless fourth branch of government, but it might end up leaving us with an all-powerful presidency.

Joseph Postell

Constitutionalism

July 22, 2026

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