Rediscovering “The Beauty of Place”
Connor Kaeb
It is often the absence from place that allows for its rediscovery, as the life and literature of Wendell Berry demonstrate. Continue reading Rediscovering “The Beauty of Place”
Category: Essays
American Decline
Thomas Curro
America is in decline, but that decline is a result of a long-running abandonment of Constitutional ideals. Only by restoring those values can the decline be reversed. Continue reading American Decline
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Restoring American Stability
Samuel Stone
Examining the warnings George Washington provided about threats to American stability provides an insight into how to restore it. Continue reading Restoring American Stability
The 1950s as the Height of Conservative America
Connor Kaeb
Conclusion
As the 1950s journey draws to its close, we reflect on where we have been and examine the challenges America faces if it is to attempt to restore the conservatism of that decade. Continue reading The 1950s as the Height of Conservative America
The Beauty of Place
Ryan J. Lanier
Place serves as a foundation for who we are as individuals. With increasing frequency, culture promotes our separation from place, resulting in concerning societal effects. Continue reading The Beauty of Place
The Founders’ Fight Against Faction
Samuel Stone
The Founders foresaw the grave threat factions pose to the Union, so they built numerous safeguards into the system of government they created. Continue reading The Founders’ Fight Against Faction
The 1950s as the Height of Conservative America
Connor Kaeb
Part V: The Home
During the 1950s, the family was the cornerstone of society. The family’s decline since then has eroded a vital foundation in America. Continue reading The 1950s as the Height of Conservative America
The Importance of Conscience
Ryan J. Lanier
From political debates to life decisions, actions taken based on conscience are ridiculed and scorned. To lose the conscience, however, is to lose the defense of one’s soul. Continue reading The Importance of Conscience
The Least Threatening Institution
Samuel Stone
The Founders’ envisioned a Judiciary much different from the one we have today, and the shift from that vision has further divided the nation. Continue reading The Least Threatening Institution
The 1950s as the Height of Conservative America
Connor Kaeb
Part IV: The Soda Fountain
Social capital in the 1950s was strong and the nation was strong as a result. The decline in social capital since then has had extremely detrimental consequences. Continue reading The 1950s as the Height of Conservative America
