‘Alienated America’ Introduces Us To The ‘Lena Dunham Fallacy’ Of Blaming Elites For Working-Class Sins
Elites don’t exactly live like the characters they create, or buck the norms they outwardly oppose, as Tim Carney explains in ‘Alienated America.’
Have Conservatives Rolled Over, Or Have They Been Steamrolled?
In the culture war, conservatives haven’t given up without a fight so much as they’ve been trampled underfoot.
It’s Not ‘Victimhood Populism’ To Point Out Our Elites Have Failed
America increasingly looks like a caste society, where wealth, education, marriage, and family are narrowly inherited.
Tucker Carlson Is Right About America’s Elites And Working Class
America’s working class is being hurt, and it isn’t entirely their fault. The elites who made laws and welfare programs that are ruining their lives should bear responsibility for that.
NYT Disses New York Working Class In Ridiculous Hit On Trump’s Dialect
The old New York dialect did not come from, nor is it owned by, mobsters, gangsters, and cheats, as the story inaccurately suggests.
The Child Tax Credit Will Make Or Break Success For Tax Reform
To bring home a win, the White House and Congress need tax reform. To pass tax reform, they need to ensure middle-class families will meaningfully benefit.
The Insane Clown Posse’s Juggalos Are Hungering Not Just For Food But For Faith
‘Juggalos’ are fans of the white rap duo Insane Clown Posse. Their march on Washington has greater implications for religion and social class in America than many realize.
‘Roseanne’ Revival Could Finally Provide Entertaining TV For Middle America
The last thing Middle America wants is to be lectured by television elites in their own living rooms. Will that be the new ‘Roseanne,’ or can it transcend that Hollywood habit?
How Kid Rock Can Win Michigan’s 2018 Senate Seat
Kid Rock starts out with an advantage in the Detroit area that no other Republican has ever enjoyed. He is a matchup nightmare for Debbie Stabenow and I promise you, she knows it.
A Blue-Collar, Middle-Class Truck Driver’s Rant On America’s Health Care Mess
Here’s a concrete example of what ‘skyrocketing premiums,’ ‘gargantuan deductibles,’ and ‘outrageous co-pays’ look like on the ground for a blue-collar, middle-class truck driver.
Almost 40 Years Ago, Christopher Lasch Diagnosed The Rise Of Trump And Anti-Trump As Narcissism
The historian and social critic knew that the political and cultural movements of the Sixties would have long-lasting consequences for American democracy.
Trump Is Right To Highlight Apprenticeships Instead Of College
President Trump wants Americans to expand apprenticeships nationwide to draw people back into the workforce. It’s a worthy goal, especially if it means fewer college students.
The UK Election Means Voters Want Moderation, Not Socialism
American conservatives should indeed study the British election closely. They should not, however, be disheartened by it.
The Surprising Link Between Broken Families And America’s Opioid Crisis
Harm-reduction and law enforcement are a losing battle because our society’s saturation with opioids inadvertently unmasked a dormant, lingering pain: the breakup of American families.
If Obama Wants To Help Democrats, He Should Disappear
Barack Obama is back, but if Democrats ever want to be competitive in national politics, they should hope and pray that he stays out of the spotlight.
‘The Fate Of The Furious’ Shows The Dangers Of Masculine Populism
Vin Diesel is the Sylvester Stallone of this generation, and the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise is his ‘Rocky.’
How The Dance Between Order And Beauty Can Transform Your Life Forever
Beauty is inspirational. Any adolescent male who has encountered an attractive young lady can attest to that. This is one reason worship has emphasized its expressions.
Fishtown Will Never Become Great Again If It Keeps Blaming Elites For Its Failures
Charles Murray’s ‘Fishtown’ has some real grievances. It also has some real social problems. Populists don’t love talking about those, unless to blame elites.
Argentina Is A Warning To American Populists
The risks of embarking on a truly populist course without a sense of responsibility and without a sense of moderation about what government can achieve are real.
How Populism Can Rejuvenate American Conservatism’s Ideas
A grand merger between conservatism and populism is a logical inevitability that will boost both the movement and, more importantly, the nation.
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