As I keep saying, there are different kinds of conservatism. Michael Gerson makes that point in his discussion of Supreme Court Justice John Roberts’ ruling on Obamacare: His health-care ruling did expose a division between two varieties of judicial conservatism — institutionalism and constitutionalism —
We went to the 4th of July parade here in our small northern Virginia town. I love the way such institutions usually include politicians marching down the parade route, waving and smiling to voters no matter how hot it gets. It is a sign of
Andy Griffith died at age 86. It turns out, he was Moravian, a church with Reformation roots going back to John Hus, with a big influence of Lutheran Pietists. From journalist Andrew Herrmann: Griffith’s story was rooted in the Moravian Church, a Christian sect started
David P. Goldman offers a close reading of our national anthem, which is not just a hard-to-sing-song but a striking and meaningful poem, one that connects the survival of Ft. McHenry during the War of 1812 to the survival of the nation in every generation:
Happy Fourth of July! I remember growing up in a culture of patriotism. Community events would feature patriotic speeches. Politicians of all parties would wax eloquent about the greatness of America. In school we actually had classes on “Americanism” in which we learned about American
Tourist shops here in the D.C. area sell a t-shirt that says, “I love my country, it’s the government I’m afraid of!” (sic, the comma splice) I believe it was first worn by liberals opposed to George W. Bush. Now it’s being worn by conservatives
Robert Samuelson loves this country and everything it stands for, to the point of saying “America is my religion.” Most Americans also love America. But he notes how love of country is dividing us instead of bringing us together, mainly because of a conflict between
A fine tribute to the Father of Our Country and to his home–one of the most impressive attractions in the D.C. area–as preserved by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association: As we celebrate our nation’s independence midway through a year of rabid presidential politics, it is
When I said that I would be spending last week in a little cabin in the big woods, I meant really big woods. We helped our daughter and her family move to California, and then we did something that I have always wanted to do.
A bill before the California legislature would let children have more than two parents: State Sen. Mark Leno is pushing legislation to allow a child to have multiple parents. “The bill brings California into the 21st century, recognizing that there are more than Ozzie and
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