Culture
The Devolution of Idealism
Israel provides an opportune face of evil for activists looking for a symbol of power, oppression, and colonialism.
The Balance of Tragedy and History in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Martin Scorsese’s latest is a model of nuanced adaptation that reckons honestly with America’s past.
The Four Myths of the American Dream
David Leonhardt’s ‘Ours Was the Shining Future’ downplays the promises and possibilities of life in America.
What Explains America’s Marriage Downturn?
Cultural, legal, and economic changes have made it less central to daily life—and that’s a problem.
What Richard Hanania Gets Wrong About Shakespeare
An infinite monkey theorem doesn’t come close to explaining literary greatness.
A Defense Strategy Against ‘The Identity Trap’
Yascha Mounk’s new book explains how ‘wokeness’ hurts our culture, but omits how markets can help fight back.
The Plight of the NFL Running Back
They want to be compensated for playing the most brutal position in their sport, but front offices see them as expendable.
Reflections on Hispanic Heritage (Month)
Hispanic and American identities are woven, not weighed, against each other.
How ‘The Sting’ Still Pulls Off Its Big Con
Fifty years after its release, the classic caper film showcases the best of Old and New Hollywood alike.
The Argument of Two Italians Over Science and the Senses
Galileo and Thomas Aquinas show two views of how humans come to know the cosmos.
A Worship Album for the Doubter
Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn dives into suffering, church failures, and politics in his first solo record.