Protectionism appeals to voters’ emotions, but the twentieth century’s greatest statesman knew that free enterprise could, too.
Michael Lucchese
A new Library of America edition of John Quincy Adams’s writings demonstrates the enduring appeal—and real shortcomings—of his revolutionary conservatism.
We can fight illiberalism by remembering a republic must be a community of love.
The collapse of TikTok would strike a blow for a more elevated American culture.
National Treasure may seem cheesy and even a bit absurd, but beneath the surface it has a valuable message about the meaning of patriotism.
Edward McClelland’s new book sheds light on a much-maligned, if misguided, patriot, and provides lessons for overcoming today’s bitter political divisions.
Ideas of self-government helped to hold the fractious founding generation together. Sadly, we don't speak that language anymore.
Despite what Michael Lind thinks, the American Founding is not a dead letter.
There is a paleoconservative impulse to reject the conservatism of Buckley or Kirk in favor of class warfare, racial grievance, and power politics.
Shakespeare deserves critics like Young and Ranasinghe who take him seriously and appreciate his work.
Astolphe de Custine undertook a Tocquevillian tour of Russia. But he was repelled by its regime.