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Onward Christian Soldier: Imagining a Pence Presidency

As Congress lurches towards impeachment, complete with Cabinet-level subpoenas, the specter of a Mike Pence presidency looms larger. But let’s face it: Whether it’s in 2024 or sooner, President Pence in the Oval Office would be a dream come true…

China’s Anniversary Whitewashes the Terror of Mao

Yesterday, leaders of the People’s Republic of China celebrated their regime’s 70th anniversary in grand style. On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong, chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, officially proclaimed the new government in Tiananmen Square. “We have stood up,”…

The Art of the Trip

The first time I took my wife on a long weekend—an excursion to the Maryland Eastern Shore—I worried it might be a little bit of a test of our patience. Could we sit in a car for three or four…

It’s Time to Rediscover the Power of Poetry

In a world that seems increasingly disturbing and even violent, we desperately need an antidote for our despair. We need a daily dose of beauty, and Pinterest and Instagram won’t suffice. We need something more powerful to hold on to.…

Meeting the Transgender Moment

School administrators and sports organizations are facing new questions about transgender athletes. Medical professionals are weighing how best to treat transgender patients. The Trump administration and the military are waging with internal battles over transgender Americans serving in the armed…