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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Community, Ideology, and Cancel Culture

Left or right, fighting puritanical intolerance has to start at home.

A Short Story of Men

The crisis of masculinity is rooted in technology, but can be resolved through relationships.

National Conservatism Is a Direct Threat to Religious Freedom

A doctrine of religious supremacy is unjust and unwise.

Don’t Let the New Right Diminish Support for Ukraine Aid

America is still the arsenal of democracy.

Queen Elizabeth and Power That Transcends Politics

Preserving virtuous institutions is its own noble purpose.

Does Ideology Shape Community, or Community Shape Ideology?

What happened to them? The same thing that happened to you.

It’s Time to Remember Tolkien

The Shadow is a small and passing thing.

Is the Tide Turning Again?

Ukraine launches its offensive and Russia risks a loss.

Is There a Christian Case for Biden’s Debt Relief Plan?

Yes, but it’s not persuasive.

How Systems Kill

Reflections on a guilty plea in Breonna Taylor’s case.

Christian Political Ethics Are Upside Down

We’re adamant about politics and flexible about virtue.

Who Is a True ‘Turncoat’?

It’s not Liz Cheney or Mitt Romney.

Apply the Hillary Clinton Rule to Donald Trump

There cannot be one legal standard for Republicans and another for Democrats.

Thinking Through the Trump Search

What we don’t know so far is more important that what we do.

There Is a Secular Case for Life

You don’t have to be a Christian to oppose abortion.

Nancy Pelosi Takes a Stand

And the Navy sends a message.