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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Coronavirus, Conspiracy Theories, and the Ninth Commandment
A better political theology can make us less vulnerable to lies
The Case for Religious Liberty Is More Compelling than the Case for Christian Power
Liberty is a right, power is not.
The Supreme Court Is Sowing Abortion Chaos
It’s time for a complete and total SCOTUS shutdown until we can figure out what’s really going on.
Against the Privileged, Deceptive Distraction of Anti-Racist Cancel Culture
Online outrage is the social justice sugar high.
The Decline of American Democracy Is Partly My Fault
Incentives matter, and religious Americans have strong incentives to race to court.
The True Extent of Religious Liberty in America, Explained
The citadel of religious liberty may be under attack, but its walls are high and strong.
Understanding the Trump DACA Defeat
Did disdain for Trump’s legal tactics change the course of the case?
God Save America from Fearful Christians
Shrinking in the face of challenges to career and reputation communicates fear, not faith, to a broken world.