The Jesuits have always been controversial. Markus Friedrich explores their impact on the Church, and the world.
Book Reviews
Fresh commentary on some of the most important books in law, politics, and culture.
Ferenc Hörcher argues that prudence, not justice, should be the basis of a political philosophy of conservatism.
The Establishment Clause was never understood by the Founders to erect a wall of separation between church and state.
In the Legislative Reorganization Act, Congress turned itself into an oversight body. Is there a way back?
Past Reviews
Tim Stanley offers a gentle, humane defense of gratitude, continuity, and loyalty. But he concedes more to the spirit of our age than he admits.
Mary Jo Bang's new translation captures the intimacy and verve of Dante's vernacular.
All across America, NIMBYs and YIMBYs are fighting for control of our cities.
The first-generation of ordoliberals were focused on how to limit public and private power in order to create an economy that promotes liberty.
Conspiracy theories take root easily when people know that media gatekeepers and public health officials are untrustworthy.
Christine Emba sees that "consent" is inadequate as a basis for sexual morals. But she isn't willing to embrace the traditional solution.
Is online news a threat to democracy?
Andrew Klavan wanted deeper insight into the mind of Christ. Romantic poetry pointed the way.
During the Civil War, Black Americans came in large numbers to meet with Abraham Lincoln. They transformed his perspective on American life.
A symposium on Adrian Vermeule's Common Good Constitutionalism
If a constitution is merely an instrument for implementing favored conservative policy goals, why have one at all?
Vermeule aims to justify the administrative state with History and the Common Good.
The people make the fundamental, enduring decisions about the best framework for promoting the common good within a disciplined, supermajoritarian process.
Discussion of police powers and the common good is useful and necessary for Americans today.