Joining the Postmortem Party
The election of Donald Trump brings a mixed bag of candy and broken glass. Voters chose this, though, over the alternative the Democrats presented. Relentless abortion cheerleading seems at least […]
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Image Bearers
John is in the pages of First Things again, this time with a Briefly Noted review of Being God’s Image by Carmen Joy Imes. If you have the print copy, […]
We the podcast
Constitutional scholar Yuval Levin joins John on the Porch this Constitution Day (really, it’s a thing) to discuss a certain document. Listen here.
French Lessons
John has long admired David French for his consistency and has half-joked that he agrees with David about 93% of the time. That number may drop a couple of points […]
Letters Ignored by the Editor
It’s another edition of John’s least favorite feature. First, there must be something so egregious to merit that antiquated form of protest known as the “Letter to the Editor.” Sadly, […]
Rerun of That 70s Show?
In 1976 a Democratic woman filled the airwaves with pro-life commercials. In 2024 another Democrat tried the same tactic in a party that had moved much further from supporting life. […]
Uncle Rainbow Sam Wants You to Have an Abortion
John’s work email inbox and his tax dollars were used to cheerlead for abortion. That and the onslaught of June’s acronym pride celebrations led to this piece at First Things.
A Spooky & Spectacular Life
Nancy French’s life story makes for a great page-turner. John discusses Ghosted: An American Story with its author here on the Porch.
Ghosts of the Past and Present
Nancy French offers a galloping retelling of her life, and John reviews it here at Front Porch Republic.
Tim Carney and Kids
Author Tim Carney joins John on the Porch to talk about demography and big families. Listen here.
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