Culture
Social Justice Warriors Aren’t Funny
Laughter and enjoyment are out, emotional support are in, as Netflix’s latest comedy special makes clear.
A Price Tag on the American Dream
Conservatives must acknowledge that too many of the poor are staying poor, no matter how hard they work.
The Church of England Just Wants to Be Liked
It’s become a follower, not a leader, of British culture, offering flaccid ecumenicism and little more.
How Western Urban Planning Fueled War in the Middle East
Modernist buildings, zoning laws, and a disregard for local custom did more damage than we know.
Russell Kirk and the Logos
He understood what is the center of all thought, all history, all grace, all goodness, and all purpose.
Rekindling America’s Civic Liturgy
To preserve our political union, we need our own unique rituals, meals, and celebrations.
The Redemption of the Pre-Raphaelites
It has a reputation for descending into sentimental kitsch, but a revival proves this 19th century art is anything but.
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We Weren’t Made for Endless Work
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The Hollywood Child Abuse Epidemic No One Wants to Talk About
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Journalism Will Get Its Mojo Back
Its problems—from shuttered newspapers to Big Tech—are many, but the demand for information is still great.
The Movie That Captured the Banality of Suburbia
The ‘Burbs scathingly satirizes post-Cold War bored America.
Why I Stopped Reading Playboy for the Articles
Men’s magazines used to publish thought-provoking authors. Now they’ve gone over to the SJW left.
A WASP Looks for God
New England’s first families were zealously religious. Now one of their descendants struggles with his faith.
The Holy Church of CrossFit
With actual churches failing to provide community and sustenance, Millennials are turning to trendy workout classes.
Serena Williams Serves Tantrum, Scores for Identity Politics
So we excuse the rules and condemn their application—but only for certain people.