National Review- Quillette
- The Athens of Asia: A History of Gaza December 1, 2023For much of its history, Gaza moved people, things, and ideas by land and sea, and its name was associated with geographic interconnectedness.Robert C. Thornett
- “There’s Nothing Mystical About the Idea that Ideas Change History” December 1, 2023An interview with Steven Pinker.Matt Johnson
- Black Progress and Black Rage November 30, 2023A new biopic about Bayard Rustin and the New York Met’s opera about the life of Malcolm X celebrate very different notions of black struggle.Joshua Muravchik
- The Athens of Asia: A History of Gaza December 1, 2023
- Jay Nordlinger
- Dress Codes and Their Discontents November 30, 2023On coats, ties, and other garments.
- The 1973 Nobel November 30, 2023On the prize shared between Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho — the most controversial Nobel prize ever.
- An Old Letter, re Israel November 30, 2023In 1956, Leo Strauss wrote to Willmoore Kendall.
- Dress Codes and Their Discontents November 30, 2023
Tag Archives: election
Can Trump Win the 2020 Race?
To win, he has to pull an inside straight. With time running out, it’s not likely. But it is possible. The Biden campaign strategy has always been to focus the race on Trump’s personality and avoid policy. In this he … Continue reading
The Many Absurdities of 2020
Pennsylvania is one of 8 states that chooses its Supreme Court justices by election. Both the Democrats and Republicans nominate candidates; third party nominees are occasionally on the ballot as well. Election winners are placed on the Court for an … Continue reading
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Biden Against Violence. Sort Of.
Former Vice-President Joe Biden is about to unleash a huge ad buy decrying violence in general, but not in particular. The reason is obvious. Polling indicates that he is being hurt in swing states where support for Black Lives Matter … Continue reading
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The Week Trump Lost the Election
When the history books of the 2020 election are written they will most likely say that this was the week that Donald J Trump lost his bid for re-election. Not because of the economy; not because of the killing of … Continue reading
A Time for Choosing
It’s finally here. After what seems like years of primary campaigning, Iowa Democrats are finally about to have their say in the matter via the Iowa caucuses. The field has narrowed considerably from the original 2 dozen or so contestants … Continue reading