French Press
This is the archive page for The French Press, which is no longer actively sending. Every Tuesday and Sunday David French wrote about the law, politics, faith, culture and global affairs—and often how they interact with each other.
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The Post-Election Contest: A Condensed Symbol of GOP Dysfunction
Behold the intimidation, misinformation, and equivocation of the Trump right.
The Presidential Election Was Legitimate. Conspiracies Are Not.
Debunking the right’s most viral claims of fraud.
To Discern Our Post-Election Destiny, Look to Our Hearts, Not Our Charts
On the power of emotion to change party and a nation
The Curse of ‘Pandemic Law’ Strikes the Electoral Process
Stop extraordinary judicial deference to state regulation.
A Christian Leader Reminds Believers of the Power of Character
John Piper revives Christian convictions of the recent past.
The Hunter Biden Story: A Microcosm of Our Miserable Times
Multiple institutions fumbled the ball, amplifying earned distrust.
The Spiritual Blessing of Political Homelessness
On the liberating power of a political declaration of independence.
My Conversation With Ron Howard and J.D. Vance
How Howard brought Hillbilly Elegy to the screen, and what it was like for Vance to watch it with his mom.
Amy Coney Barrett and the Obamacare Debacle, Explained
The ACA isn’t under threat, so why is everyone acting like it is?
A D.C. Church Shows How to Fight for Religious Freedom
It helps to follow the obligations of Micah 6:8: Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.