Take Me Home, Afghani Roads
With Kabul a mess and the Afghanistan withdrawal underway, we address the relevant aspects of the occupation and what to take away from it.
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Commentary
The Inverted Conspiracy Theory
When it comes to COVID, the words “conspiracy theory” get thrown around as rhetorical hand grenades. But what’s the conspiracy theory?
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The Cringening of the Conservative Mind
In which we investigate the history of American conservatism, the relevancy of the Cold War, the MAGA movement, and why it’s so cringe today.
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Hold Firmly to Christ
In light of the uncertainty resulting from the recent motu proprio issued by Pope Francis, we approach the history of the Mass and its centrality to the Faith. Maybe we’ll even find a silver lining.
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Already, We Won’t Float On Alright
Seventeen years ago, Modest Mouse released the song “Float On,” which unknowingly captured the state of a soul in the mortal sin of despair. What can we learn from this?
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The Cribbage Praxis
Cribbage can teach us more than basic arithmetic; it can teach us about providence, life, and the expression of our wills.
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The Future of Catholic Intellectualism
Debates over the common good, integralism, and the Catholic intellectual tradition have taken off. What does this mean for conservatism?
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1990s Come Again
The 90s saw the end of the Cold War, but the optimism shrouded a period of unprecedented conspiracy plots. What can we learn from that today?
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E-Reactionaries Sure Like Their Synthwave
Synthwave has been well-branded as anti-modernist by e-reactionaries, at least on the surface. But cool factor is one thing, and music something else.
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This All Sounds Pretty Familiar
The trial of Derek Chauvin officially began this week, reminding us all of summer 2020 and the death of George Floyd. But what is the trial really about?
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