Article III of the Constitution, which establishes the Supreme Court, is the shortest of the three articles that define the institutions and powers of the three branches of the... The…
First Things ↗Rather than manifestations of human beings falling short of the vocations of speech and creation, we will be exposed to a myriad expressions of the non-human feigning humanity and of…
Mere Orthodoxy ↗The third annual First Things Poetry Prize is open for submissions until June 30. James Matthew Wilson is this year’s outside judge. $2,000 will be awarded to the winner and $1,000 to the... The…
First Things ↗Miranda: “O wonder! . . . / O brave new world / That has such people in’t!”Prospero: “‘Tis new to thee.” The great themes of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels,... The…
First Things ↗Being a genuinely national denomination creates challenges no one else faces. But the rewards are more than worth it.
Mere Orthodoxy ↗In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Seth Barron joins in to discuss his recent book, Weaponized: The Left’s Capture and Destruction... The…
First Things ↗How should conservatism evolve in a post-Trump era? Donald Trump could well lose the House of Representatives and come to be viewed as a lame duck, even if he... The…
First Things ↗How do you care for an aging parent whose mental decline has caused significant changes to their sense of judgment?
Mere Orthodoxy ↗Nearly forgotten today, The Martyrdom of Man was once considered a substitute Bible for secularists. Published in 1872 by the Scottish adventurer William Winwood Reade, the volume had Winston... The…
First Things ↗Judaism and baseball were my father’s long before they became mine. When engaging in religious rituals, I often reach for a sports analogy, just as my father did before... The…
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