Evangelical Politics in the Time of Polarization and Covid
A piece in The Atlantic inspires thoughts.
Conspiracy Theories Are Not Funny
Conspiracy theories are poisoning the United States. That’s no joke.
Kobe Bryant Killed in Helicopter Crash
The basketball legend and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among five fatalities.
Columnist Calls for Taking John Wayne’s Name Off Orange County Airport
It turns out, The Duke wasn’t all that woke.
Trump Aides Nix Idea Of Going To Charlottesville
“Why the hell would we do that?” — White House official.
Gary Cooper, Woody Allen, and Trump (Oh My!)
Wherein Noonan writes an odd column that reaches the right conclusion.
Extreme Fitness Obsession
Heather Havrilesky asks, “Why Are Americans So Fascinated With Extreme Fitness?
Die Hard’s Enduring Appeal
An excellent essay by Adam Sternbergh “On the Enduring Appeal of ‘Die Hard.'”
50 Greatest Films of All Time (Mostly Another Time)
“Vertigo” has ended “the 50-year reign” of “Citizen Kane,” which has dropped to second place.
General John Shalikashvili Dead at 75
A legendary American soldier, General John Shalikashvili, has died.
James Arness Dead at 88
James Arness, best known as the iconic Marshal Dillon on Gunsmoke, has died at 88.
Sarah Palin Movie: The Undefeated
Sarah Palin has commissioned a film to bolster her reputation. This is very intriguing on a number of levels.
Leading From Behind: To Where?
An aide’s compliment about the president “leading from behind” has generated controversy.
25 Greatest Americans
The competition for 25 Greatest Americans was steep. Only 3/4 of Mount Rushmore made the cut.
Not Every Soldier Is A “Hero”
Contrary to what you read on bumper stickers, retired Lt. Col William Astore argues that not every soldier is a hero. He’s right.
