A brothel owner who died last month won a recent election in Nevada, and — surprise! — he was a Republican. “Family value” voters electing a dead pimp to own the libs: that’s America, and American politics, in a nutshell for you.
“Politics” Archives
Trump’s Super-Duper, Ultra-Secure iPhone Practices
Oct 24, 2018
The Sasse Situation
As an elected official, Sasse often says great things. But what about his actions?
Oct 5, 2018
Jerry Falwell’s Tough Guy Gospel
The more Christians resemble the ruling party, the less they’ll resemble like Christ.
Oct 2, 2018
What keeps us from falling down?
Once again, the moral failure at the heart of American Christianity is exposed for all to see.
Nov 13, 2017
Dear NPR: There Are More Reasons to Reject Donald Trump Than “Two Corinthians”
Focusing on his “mispronunciation” (again) overlooks a host of much more valid reasons.
May 13, 2017
The Perils (and Positives) of Politicizing Pop Culture
Pop culture nerdery won’t save the union but it could help us understand each other a little better.
Nov 19, 2016
Russell Moore: “Can the Religious Right Be Saved?”
Christians must seriously consider what, exactly, informs and shapes our primary identity. (Hint: It’s not Republican politics.)
Oct 25, 2016
Maybe Obama Is Responsible for Trump’s Pervy Logo
The logo’s brief existence was long enough to spark an outpouring of derision for its… prurient connotations.
Jul 16, 2016
Regarding Trump
Thanks to Trump, it’s rather heartbreaking to be anywhere on the conservative range of the political spectrum.
May 5, 2016
The Political Left Can Be Anti-Science, Too
Mar 1, 2013
“A Long Defeat, A Final Victory”
Methinks there are worse people than Gandalf to consult when it comes to wisdom re. politics.
Oct 30, 2012
Peter J. Leithart on the Heresy of Americanism
Sep 11, 2012
Fox Heroes Reveal the Nefarious Liberal Agenda In The Muppets
Kermit et al. want your kids to hate rich people.
Dec 6, 2011
What does it take to pick on the Left?
May 7, 2010
The Best Thing I’ve Read So Far Concerning Glenn Beck’s “Leave Your Church” Statement
A thoughtful, well-reasoned article that is respectful to Beck while being critical of his shallow announcements
Mar 16, 2010
John McCain for U.S. Senate
Feb 18, 2010
Watching Lord of the Rings in Tehran
Jun 26, 2009
The American Patriot’s Bible
May 26, 2009