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Killing Time

Matthew Rose

From the print edition: 
Mircea Eliade invites us to consider how much is lost when we abandon ritual. More

Just War Principles in Ukraine

R. R. Reno

One does not occupy the moral high ground by sacrificing lives in pursuit of unrealistic objectives. More

Andrew Tate and Conservative Hypocrisy

Jonathon Van Maren

Andrew Tate is a litmus test for conservatives. More

Mr. Merz, Tear Down This Firewall

Andreas Lombard

 
To unite Germany, Friedrich Merz must accept change and deal with the AfD. More

The Pope’s “Selective Indignation”

Raymond J. de Souza


The distinction between sin and corruption is fundamental to how Francis understands the life of virtue. More

“Hate Speech” Has Communist Origins

Paul Coleman


Hate speech laws originated in the Soviet bloc and were once opposed by liberal democracies. More

Red Hulk, Blue Politics

Liel Leibovitz

 
 
Brave New World gives Hollywood the happy ending on screen it could not inspire Americans to support in the voting booth. More

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