The Iconoclast
Merging DEA and ATF: A Bad Idea
By Gary Fouse Let me state at the outset that I have been very pleased with the actions of the Trump administration in confronting crime, particularly at the border and […]
The War on Words: Why Clarity in Public Discourse Is a Moral Imperative
By Patrick Keeney The lifeblood of any society is its language, and the health of its words determines the health of its public life. Civilizations do not rise or falter […]
The Real Oligarchs Who’ve Been Running Our Country
By Victor Davis Hanson Have you heard this word lately that’s been bandied about, “oligarchs,” “autocrats,” “dictators,” but mostly, “aristocrats”? In other words, that, supposedly, a small cabal of very […]
Friends of the Mummies
By Theodore Dalrymple In his autobiography, John Stuart Mill describes an important moment in his life, a kind of intellectual and moral epiphany. Until that moment, Mill had devoted himself […]
Motive for Amsterdam stabbing still unknown; Justice Minister cannot rule out terrorism
From the NL Times The motive for the stabbings that left five people injured near Dam Square in Amsterdam on Thursday is still unknown. Justice Minister David van Weel cannot rule out an act […]
Atlantic editor’s presence in Houthi attack chat: a conspiracy theory (or two)
By Lev Tsitrin It is an inalienable trait of human nature that we like our accomplishment recognized and recorded. Of course, “virtue is its own reward” — yet a mere […]
NER’s Jeffrey Burghauser discusses autism with philosopher Sinéad Murphy
By Jeffrey Burghauser Philosopher Sinéad Murphy sits down for a conversation with New English Review Contributing Editor Jeffrey Burghauser. Doctor Murphy’s latest book, Autistic Society Disorder, offers many clarifying insights […]
Mark Carney and the Triumph of the Anywhere Class
By Patrick Keeney With a new Liberal leader in place, it is time to take stock of Justin Trudeau’s legacy. Even the most charitable assessment must acknowledge that his record […]
From Profanity-Chic to Terrorist-Porn
By Victor Davis Hanson The Democratic Party is polling about 27 percent approval—and sinking. In 2024, it lost the White House, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and both the […]
Something an Older Person Might Consider at 3 am.
By Carl Nelson Being old, in many respects, is like camping on a shrinking ice flow. All of your supports; friends, health, vigor, capabilities, competence, networks are dissolving – perhaps […]
Trump Admin, Don’t Try to Befriend People Who Despise You
By Victor Davis Hanson There’s been a story out this week about a leak with national security implications. Apparently, about 10 days ago, around March 15, the security team of […]
Our President – and Our Enemies
By Bruce Bawer Well before Donald Trump was sworn in as president in 2017, high-ranking members of Washington’s uniparty establishment, recognizing him as an existential threat to the long-standing system […]
“The Atlantic” Editors in Chief should go to jail
By William Corden Once again the left media shows what a bunch of idiots they are, with the journalists and editors top of the list. Who goes and publishes the […]
US says ‘No more money’, South Africa is a failed and racist government
By Conrad Black President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio’s expulsion this week from the United States of the South African ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, is another delightful wringing down of […]
The Left’s Tesla Terrorism Agenda
By Victor Davis Hanson I’d like to talk today about what I think I would call terror porn. Terror porn is analogous to Hitler porn. Hitler porn, of course, is […]
A Meditation on the Sea
By Phyllis Chesler I am editing and also expanding a new book and thought–why not? Let me share some pieces that are not “political,” that do not document or analyze […]
