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god and man at yale
God and Man at Yale at 75

The book that helped spark modern conservatism is as timely now as it was in 1951.

A Response to a Review of The Projects

The elimination of informal authority was central to harming Black America.


What Broke Black America? A Review of Howard Husock’s “The Projects”

The history of America’s public housing tells of a widespread assault on civil society that severely harmed our fellow citizens.

Tver, Russia August 17 2024. On the facade of house in Tver there is a mural depicting the writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Quote Live not by lies
The Big Lie, and What to Do About It

An important book explains the forces sustaining the Ideological Lie that has plagued humanity for centuries.


John Quincy Adams, the Declaration, and America’s Christian Essence

The profound connection between July 4 and December 25.

Classical Education in the Age of the Anxious Child

In his most recent book, Jonathan Haidt presents a problem. Classical education offers one possible solution.


Sheepdog: A Welcome and Powerful Movie

A new film of hope takes on the military-service aftermath for many veterans.

Vintage paper library books for reading, education and literature. Knowledge is power!
Restocking the Conservative Bookshelf

Conservatives are often cast as anti-intellectual. Christopher J. Scalia’s new book lists thirteen must-read novels that will give that the lie.


The Road Less Traveled By

In his 2022 book, John Lepp details the “creative deviations” that make for truly compelling direct mail.

The farmer hand-feeds his hens with grain. Natural organic farming concept
Conservative Economics and Humble Pie

A reflection on Oren Cass and Jeremy Beer’s conversation on the rising costs of flourishing in America.




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