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 Supreme Court Takes a Vitally Important Religious Freedom Case
In the clash between religious freedom and nondiscrimination statutes, lines need to be drawn.
The Church’s Real Political Correctness Problem
The religious right has created a mirror image PC complete with cancel culture and performative anger.
The Legal Promise and Sobering Reality of the Fight for Free Speech on Campus
Even with legal victories, conservative students often don't feel free on campus—and that creates problems.
Bernie Sanders’s Abortion Comments and the Unnecessary Intolerance of the Culture War
There are lots of ways that Democrats could appeal to pro-life voters. What they lose when they choose not to.
Will Somebody Please Hate My Enemies for Me?
Donald Trump is making it even harder for Christians to defend him, and yet they still do.
If the President Is Going to Be So Powerful, Can We Ask He Also Be Good?
The need for presidential character has never been greater, while the demand has rarely been smaller.
Make America Competent Again
The Iowa caucus debacle is only the latest manifestation of our culture of errors.
The Negative Precedent of Trump’s Exoneration
Plus, how our geographic clustering contributes to our polarization.
Here’s the Legitimate Question that Should Dominate the Impeachment Trial
Some abuses of presidential power are more easily remedied than others.