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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Against the ‘Groomer’ Smear
It's not 'pro-pedophile' to back Ketanji Brown Jackson, and it's not 'grooming' to oppose Florida's new education law.
Parenting Against the Spirit of Fear
As kids face a mental health crisis, it’s time to ask–are we training our kids to be like ourselves?
Getting ‘More Christians Into Politics’ Is the Wrong Christian Goal
When virtue doesn’t always follow faith.
What Do We Do When People Are Equal, But Not Alike?
Lia Thomas and a proper understanding of American equality.
Pronouns, Pluralism, and the Problem of Free Speech in Public Schools
Whether you’re woke or anti-woke, let’s give teachers a break.
The Best of Christian Compassion, the Worst of Religious Power
On the religious roots of war and the Christian response.
The War in Ukraine Is a Blow to the Nationalist, Postliberal Right
The authoritarian emperor has no clothes.
Questions and Answers After Six Days of War
Trying to make some sense out of the confusion of combat.
Vladimir Putin Has Made His Ambitions Obvious
His real problem isn’t with American policy, but Ukraine’s existence.
Burning Straw Men by the Bushel
The new right and the old left campaign against a war no one is trying to fight.
The Seeds of Political Violence Are Being Sown in Church
The new insurrection is being organized, in a sanctuary near you.
