The ‘Have It Both Ways’ Theory of Great Books
admin Many literary classics have a way of appealing to our lizard brains while questioning why we're so compelled by them.
July 2026
It Wasn’t Just the Founders
The conventional telling of America’s origin story leaves out perhaps its greatest heroes.
Photos of the Week: World Cup, Wine Battle, White Kimono
A scorching heat wave in Europe, a bonfire celebration in Argentina, a Pride parade in Seattle, semiquincentennial celebrations across America,…
What This Fourth of July Is Really About
An unfinished ode from 1876 offers a lesson for America’s 250th.
Thoughts on AI, From a Prizewinning Writer Accused of Using AI
Jamir Nazir, the controversial winner of a prestigious literary award, tells his side of the story.
How American Brands Are Celebrating America’s Birthday—Or Aren’t
Big companies are taking a restrained approach to the 250th.
The New Roe v. Wade
<em>Trump v. Barbara, </em>the decision upholding birthright citizenship, is less a victory than a reprieve.
The Hispanic Founder
Bernardo de Gálvez helped win the Revolution. Can he win over 21st-century America?
How Trump Branded America’s Big Birthday
The White House’s Freedom 250 wrested control of a patriotic logo—and spread it everywhere.
What I Learned from ROTC
Military experience is, sooner or later, humbling.