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CATEGORY: CULTURE (4 MIN)
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Many Americans have found it hard to turn away from the major news stories of recent weeks. So people go to the places conveying the most information in the shortest amount of time: their own phones. We spend our days watching a social media feed filled with the latest takes and tweets. In the meantime, local life goes on—our neighbors, friends, and family are still around us.
Our fascination with technology starts young. So, in First Things, Michael Toscano challenges the movement to push electronic devices to kids in schools, and he instead urges restrictions on school phone time for children. Toscano discusses the harmful effects of screen time on children, which he says became extremely evident during the pandemic.
Despite this evidence, phones are still easily available to kids. Toscano cites one study showing that more than half of children under 11 have a smartphone. He asks lawmakers to consider legislation that would protect these young men and women. Toscano suggests further age restrictions for pornography, parental consent to create social media accounts, and required ID checks for app downloads.
Toscano longs for times when face-to-face interaction once again dominates American schools. Read his entire piece here.
Read Now
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Weekly Poll
Have you spent more time on social media over the past month?
[A] Yes
[B] No
[C] Not sure
[D] Don't have social media
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RESULTS: 7/18/24
Do you support the selection of JD Vance as Trump's VP nominee?
[A] Yes - 60.8%
[B] No - 26.5%
[C] Not sure - 12.7%
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CATEGORY: POLITICS (5 MIN)
What will you fall for?
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Continuing a dramatic period in American political history, President Joe Biden recently announced his decision to back out of the 2024 presidential race. He proceeded to throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, a former senator from California, who immediately garnered support from scores of major Democratic politicians. Harris will arrive at the convention next month as a heavy favorite to take on Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Despite Harris’s four years as VP, many voters still don’t know what Harris plans to do if elected. For Compact, Zaid Jilani, who formerly worked at a progressive PAC, critiques Harris for her inability to stick to positions. Jilani acknowledges that Harris likely had to make many difficult decisions as a prosecutor, but tracking her later career, he argues that Harris said whatever was politically expedient—and it hurt her campaigns.
Jilani cites several examples of this trend. At a 2019 primary debate, Jilani says Harris proffered her willingness to abolish private insurance, only to be followed by a later retraction and a claim that she misheard the question. Jilani then notes that after Harris volunteered to help deal with the illegal immigration crisis, she then told another official she was “sort of throwing things out there” and hoping for someone else to deal with it.
Jilani sees this perceived lack of conviction as a major problem for Harris’s candidacy. Read his full article here to learn more.
Read Now
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CATEGORY: VIDEO
Is Society Becoming More Pagan? | N.S Lyons
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In this enlightening episode of ISI's Conservative Conversations, we sit down with the insightful N.S. Lyons to discuss his recent article in First Things, "The Re-Paganization Thesis." Lyons delves into the intricate intersections of religion and civilization, examining how modern societal shifts mirror ancient paganism's return. Join us as we explore the core arguments of the Re-Paganization Thesis, the role of religion in shaping and sustaining civilizations, the implications of these shifts on contemporary culture and politics, and Lyons' perspective on the future of Western civilization in light of these trends. This conversation offers a deep dive into the philosophical and cultural currents reshaping our world. Whether you're a student of history, religion, or politics, this episode provides valuable insights into the forces at play in our society.
Tune in and listen to how N.S. Lyons’ ideas outline the direction in which our culture is headed.
Watch Now
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ISI's Annual
Homecoming Weekend
Join ISI on September 20-21, 2024, for a garden party that’ll welcome students, professors, alumni, and friends of ISI from across the country.
Every year, we host ISI’s annual Homecoming festivities right on our 20-acre campus tucked away into a bucolic pocket of Wilmington, DE. Our Homecoming sets the tone for the new school year and is an opportunity to celebrate and network with our impressive community of students, teachers, alumni, and professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Official Homecoming Schedule:
Friday, September 20 (6:30 pm – 11 pm)
Guests will gather at ISI’s campus for a reception, bonfire, and open house
Saturday, September 21
Guests will gather at ISI's Campus for an 8:00 am breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 am: Reagan and Nixon Revisited
Speakers: George Will and Lord Conrad Black, moderated by Dan McCarthy
10:30 am: The Democratization of American Christianity
Speakers: Rusty Reno, Nathan Hatch, and Joshua Mitchell, moderated by Johnny Burtka
Top 20 under 30 Awards Ceremony
12:00 – 1:15 pm: God and Man at Yale 2024
Michael Knowles (lecture) and moderated discussion feat. Michael Brendan Dougherty
1:15 pm: Lunch and festivities begin
Reserve your ticket>>>
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Because our student editors and writers are bravely bringing conservative ideas to their campuses, we’re highlighting their efforts here.
Federal Judge Enjoins Cornell’s Title IX Rule Change
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via The Cornell Review
“On April 29, the U.S. Department of Education issued a final rule
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amending its regulations regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault. Schools had until August 1 to implement a large number of policy changes
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mandated by the new rule. In response, a number of states and private groups filed lawsuits around the country to enjoin the August 1 implementation requirement while appeals of the substantive changes are pending. Three district courts have granted such injunctions covering 15 states. On July 2, a federal court in Kansas granted an injunction covering the states of Kansas, Alaska, Utah and Wyoming. However, because the organizations suing in the case included the Young America’s Foundation (YAF), Female Athletes United and Moms for Liberty, the judge gave the plaintiffs additional time to list schools located outside those states that should be covered by his order. On Monday, July 15, the Judge added 364 colleges, including Cornell, because they have YAF members enrolled as students.”
Biden Just Dropped Out. Was It a Mistake?
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via The Texas Horn
“In a move that has completely shaken the political world and the 2024 Presidential Election, Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the race for president. In a statement on X
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, Biden wrote, “[W]hile it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.” Regardless of whoever the Democrat’s candidate is in November, this will be seen as one of the worst political blunders in American electoral history if the Democrats lose. But if the Democrats win, this will be seen as one of American electoral history’s greatest gambles.”
Conservatives Petition For Access to Alumni Trustee Ballot
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via The Cornell Review
“Each year in February, Cornell alumni elect two trustees for a four-year term. The election process is controlled by the Cornell Alumni Trustee Nominations Committee (CATN). Under those procedures, alumni can be placed on the ballot either by an CATN nomination or by a petition signed by at least 400 alumni. Two alumni are currently circulating petitions to get on the February 2025 ballot. J. Kennerly (Ken) Davis, Jr. ’68 was a Vice President of Dominion Resources and has served as Deputy Attorney General of Virginia, and as a legislative aide to a U.S. Senator and a U.S. Congressman. Davis graduated with honors from Cornell University with an A.B. degree in Government. He earned an M.A. degree from Pembroke College, Oxford, in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He was awarded a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School, and an M.B.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.”
CATEGORY: CONSERVATISM (5 MIN)
God and man
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The confluence of religion and politics has long shaped the course of world history. In America today, religion exercises a significant effect on elections, policy, and most importantly, the people who make up the nation’s populace. But what influence should religion have on political theories and strategy—and is it good for religion itself to have a large influence?
These questions have challenged thinkers for centuries. For this week’s article from the Modern Age website, the late professor Stephen Tonsor discussed his thoughts on the relationship between religion and conservatism. Tonsor said that a commitment to traditional religion is generally associated with a conservatism worldview. He then further explored the intricacies of this connection.
Tonsor argued that conservatives fundamentally search for order in the world and apply the order they find to their political beliefs. But if man starts trying to make his own order, Tonsor warned, things go south quickly.
“Human limitations, passions, and sinfulness always stand in the way of a complete vision and harmonious accommodation,” Tonsor wrote. “It is for this reason that the dream of perfection is the mark of a deranged political system.”
This realization of man’s fallen nature, according to Tonsor, deeply connects orthodox religion and conservatism—as seen clearly in the lives of the Founders.
Read Tonsor’s 2002 essay reprinted on the Modern Age website here.
Read Now
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Thought of the Day:
“Evil is ancient, unchanging, and with us always. The more postmodern the West becomes – affluent, leisured, nursed on moral equivalence, utopian pacifism, and multicultural relativism – the more premodern the evil among us seems to arise in nihilistic response.”
- Victor Davis Hanson
Join ISI’s new Alumni Giving Club
It’s never been easier for you to support our mission—and stay part of our community—with ISI’s new Alumni Giving Club!
For just $19.53 a month, you can join the fight and “pay it forward” by educating the next generation for ordered liberty.
Join the Club
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CATEGORY: CULTURE (4 MIN)
Time spent
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Many Americans have found it hard to turn away from the major news stories of recent weeks. So people go to the places conveying the most information in the shortest amount of time: their own phones. We spend our days watching a social media feed filled with the latest takes and tweets. In the meantime, local life goes on—our neighbors, friends, and family are still around us.
Our fascination with technology starts young. So, in First Things, Michael Toscano challenges the movement to push electronic devices to kids in schools, and he instead urges restrictions on school phone time for children. Toscano discusses the harmful effects of screen time on children, which he says became extremely evident during the pandemic.
Despite this evidence, phones are still easily available to kids. Toscano cites one study showing that more than half of children under 11 have a smartphone. He asks lawmakers to consider legislation that would protect these young men and women. Toscano suggests further age restrictions for pornography, parental consent to create social media accounts, and required ID checks for app downloads.
Toscano longs for times when face-to-face interaction once again dominates American schools. Read his entire piece here.
Read Now
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Weekly Poll
Have you spent more time on social media over the past month?
[A] Yes
[B] No
[C] Not sure
[D] Don't have social media
[link removed]
RESULTS: 7/18/24
Do you support the selection of JD Vance as Trump's VP nominee?
[A] Yes - 60.8%
[B] No - 26.5%
[C] Not sure - 12.7%
[link removed]
CATEGORY: POLITICS (5 MIN)
What will you fall for?
[link removed]
Continuing a dramatic period in American political history, President Joe Biden recently announced his decision to back out of the 2024 presidential race. He proceeded to throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, a former senator from California, who immediately garnered support from scores of major Democratic politicians. Harris will arrive at the convention next month as a heavy favorite to take on Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Despite Harris’s four years as VP, many voters still don’t know what Harris plans to do if elected. For Compact, Zaid Jilani, who formerly worked at a progressive PAC, critiques Harris for her inability to stick to positions. Jilani acknowledges that Harris likely had to make many difficult decisions as a prosecutor, but tracking her later career, he argues that Harris said whatever was politically expedient—and it hurt her campaigns.
Jilani cites several examples of this trend. At a 2019 primary debate, Jilani says Harris proffered her willingness to abolish private insurance, only to be followed by a later retraction and a claim that she misheard the question. Jilani then notes that after Harris volunteered to help deal with the illegal immigration crisis, she then told another official she was “sort of throwing things out there” and hoping for someone else to deal with it.
Jilani sees this perceived lack of conviction as a major problem for Harris’s candidacy. Read his full article here to learn more.
Read Now
[link removed]
[link removed]
CATEGORY: VIDEO
Is Society Becoming More Pagan? | N.S Lyons
[link removed]
In this enlightening episode of ISI's Conservative Conversations, we sit down with the insightful N.S. Lyons to discuss his recent article in First Things, "The Re-Paganization Thesis." Lyons delves into the intricate intersections of religion and civilization, examining how modern societal shifts mirror ancient paganism's return. Join us as we explore the core arguments of the Re-Paganization Thesis, the role of religion in shaping and sustaining civilizations, the implications of these shifts on contemporary culture and politics, and Lyons' perspective on the future of Western civilization in light of these trends. This conversation offers a deep dive into the philosophical and cultural currents reshaping our world. Whether you're a student of history, religion, or politics, this episode provides valuable insights into the forces at play in our society.
Tune in and listen to how N.S. Lyons’ ideas outline the direction in which our culture is headed.
Watch Now
[link removed]
[link removed]
ISI's Annual
Homecoming Weekend
Join ISI on September 20-21, 2024, for a garden party that’ll welcome students, professors, alumni, and friends of ISI from across the country.
Every year, we host ISI’s annual Homecoming festivities right on our 20-acre campus tucked away into a bucolic pocket of Wilmington, DE. Our Homecoming sets the tone for the new school year and is an opportunity to celebrate and network with our impressive community of students, teachers, alumni, and professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Official Homecoming Schedule:
Friday, September 20 (6:30 pm – 11 pm)
Guests will gather at ISI’s campus for a reception, bonfire, and open house
Saturday, September 21
Guests will gather at ISI's Campus for an 8:00 am breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 am: Reagan and Nixon Revisited
Speakers: George Will and Lord Conrad Black, moderated by Dan McCarthy
10:30 am: The Democratization of American Christianity
Speakers: Rusty Reno, Nathan Hatch, and Joshua Mitchell, moderated by Johnny Burtka
Top 20 under 30 Awards Ceremony
12:00 – 1:15 pm: God and Man at Yale 2024
Michael Knowles (lecture) and moderated discussion feat. Michael Brendan Dougherty
1:15 pm: Lunch and festivities begin
Reserve your ticket>>>
[link removed]
Because our student editors and writers are bravely bringing conservative ideas to their campuses, we’re highlighting their efforts here.
Federal Judge Enjoins Cornell’s Title IX Rule Change
[link removed]
via The Cornell Review
“On April 29, the U.S. Department of Education issued a final rule
[link removed]
amending its regulations regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault. Schools had until August 1 to implement a large number of policy changes
[link removed]
mandated by the new rule. In response, a number of states and private groups filed lawsuits around the country to enjoin the August 1 implementation requirement while appeals of the substantive changes are pending. Three district courts have granted such injunctions covering 15 states. On July 2, a federal court in Kansas granted an injunction covering the states of Kansas, Alaska, Utah and Wyoming. However, because the organizations suing in the case included the Young America’s Foundation (YAF), Female Athletes United and Moms for Liberty, the judge gave the plaintiffs additional time to list schools located outside those states that should be covered by his order. On Monday, July 15, the Judge added 364 colleges, including Cornell, because they have YAF members enrolled as students.”
Biden Just Dropped Out. Was It a Mistake?
[link removed]
via The Texas Horn
“In a move that has completely shaken the political world and the 2024 Presidential Election, Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the race for president. In a statement on X
[link removed]
, Biden wrote, “[W]hile it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.” Regardless of whoever the Democrat’s candidate is in November, this will be seen as one of the worst political blunders in American electoral history if the Democrats lose. But if the Democrats win, this will be seen as one of American electoral history’s greatest gambles.”
Conservatives Petition For Access to Alumni Trustee Ballot
[link removed]
via The Cornell Review
“Each year in February, Cornell alumni elect two trustees for a four-year term. The election process is controlled by the Cornell Alumni Trustee Nominations Committee (CATN). Under those procedures, alumni can be placed on the ballot either by an CATN nomination or by a petition signed by at least 400 alumni. Two alumni are currently circulating petitions to get on the February 2025 ballot. J. Kennerly (Ken) Davis, Jr. ’68 was a Vice President of Dominion Resources and has served as Deputy Attorney General of Virginia, and as a legislative aide to a U.S. Senator and a U.S. Congressman. Davis graduated with honors from Cornell University with an A.B. degree in Government. He earned an M.A. degree from Pembroke College, Oxford, in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He was awarded a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School, and an M.B.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.”
CATEGORY: CONSERVATISM (5 MIN)
God and man
[link removed]
The confluence of religion and politics has long shaped the course of world history. In America today, religion exercises a significant effect on elections, policy, and most importantly, the people who make up the nation’s populace. But what influence should religion have on political theories and strategy—and is it good for religion itself to have a large influence?
These questions have challenged thinkers for centuries. For this week’s article from the Modern Age website, the late professor Stephen Tonsor discussed his thoughts on the relationship between religion and conservatism. Tonsor said that a commitment to traditional religion is generally associated with a conservatism worldview. He then further explored the intricacies of this connection.
Tonsor argued that conservatives fundamentally search for order in the world and apply the order they find to their political beliefs. But if man starts trying to make his own order, Tonsor warned, things go south quickly.
“Human limitations, passions, and sinfulness always stand in the way of a complete vision and harmonious accommodation,” Tonsor wrote. “It is for this reason that the dream of perfection is the mark of a deranged political system.”
This realization of man’s fallen nature, according to Tonsor, deeply connects orthodox religion and conservatism—as seen clearly in the lives of the Founders.
Read Tonsor’s 2002 essay reprinted on the Modern Age website here.
Read Now
[link removed]
Thought of the Day:
“Evil is ancient, unchanging, and with us always. The more postmodern the West becomes – affluent, leisured, nursed on moral equivalence, utopian pacifism, and multicultural relativism – the more premodern the evil among us seems to arise in nihilistic response.”
- Victor Davis Hanson
Join ISI’s new Alumni Giving Club
It’s never been easier for you to support our mission—and stay part of our community—with ISI’s new Alumni Giving Club!
For just $19.53 a month, you can join the fight and “pay it forward” by educating the next generation for ordered liberty.
Join the Club
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