First Things

77 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Trump's Renaming Craze, Academia Decay, and 9/11 Anniversary · Editors discuss Trump's renaming trends, the Jason Arday scandal, and the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
• Michael Anton's 'Studies in Machiavellian Political Philosophy' Critiqued · Review of Michael Anton's book arguing Machiavelli's thought drives modern ills, contrasted with Thomas More.
• Judge Rules First Amendment Protects AI-Generated CSAM Possession · A federal judge ruled that possessing AI-generated child pornography in the home is protected by the First Amendment.
• Government's sex abuse hypocrisy comes due as California pays billions in settlements · Former Catholic insider argues public institutions now face billions in sex abuse lawsuits after years of shielding themselves with sovereign immunity.
• George Weigel recalls a beloved teacher and endorses Catholic education manifesto · George Weigel remembers his third-grade teacher Sr. Florence and endorses the Front Royal Statement on Catholic education.
• The Monstering of Evangelicalism · Bonnie Kristian argues that mainstream and exvangelical critics unfairly demonize evangelicalism, conflating the whole tradition with white evangelical Trump voters.
• Author Reflects on Wendell Berry's Enduring Legacy of Localism · The author reflects on Wendell Berry's lifelong commitment to localism and his critique of modern industrial capitalism.
• Why Populism Remains a Persistent Political Force Despite Elite Predictions · The article argues that populism persists because it addresses a deep-seated demand for cultural dignity and community solidarity ignored by elites.
• Forester McClatchey wins First Things Poetry Prize for sonnet 'Lethe' · McClatchey and Luttrull win First Things Poetry Prize for 'Lethe' and 'On Suddenly Having Several Children'
• First Things Podcast Interview with Neil Gross Approaches · First Things podcast interview with Neil Gross on his book 'What Happened to College?: How Politics Broke Higher Education'.
• Spalding's book argues Declaration, not Constitution, founded American republic · Matthew Spalding's new book argues the Declaration of Independence, not the Constitution, established the principles of the American republic.
• William Lane Craig Rejects Nicene Creed's Eternal Begetting · Philosopher William Lane Craig argues that the Nicene Creed's teaching on the eternal begetting of the Son leads to subordinationism.
• Natalism Will Smash the Gerontocracy · The author argues that the gerontocracy problem identified by Samuel Moyn can only be solved by embracing natalism, not structural reforms.
• Dolly Parton as a Hyperreal Simulacrum of Southern Class · An essay analyzes Dolly Parton as a hyperreal persona that commodified her Southern roots for mass appeal.
• Podcast: Brad Littlejohn Discusses Essay on Technology and Autonomy · Brad Littlejohn joins R. R. Reno to discuss his essay 'Left to Our Own Devices' regarding technology and autonomy.
• Author Laments Loss of Restraint and Decency in Modern England · A former English student observes the decline of traditional values and rise of expressive individualism in the UK.
• New AI Newsletter 'The Widening Gyre' Launches with Catholic Perspective · First Things launches 'The Widening Gyre,' a new AI newsletter by Ned Desmond.
• Review: 'One Night Only' Satirizes Dating Apps by Enforcing a Sex Ban · Film 'One Night Only' argues that temporary restrictions on sex can lead to more meaningful connections than hookup culture.
• Opinion: Why 'A Man for All Seasons' Remains the Perfect Film · The author argues that 'A Man for All Seasons' is the most perfect film ever made due to its screenplay, cast, and cinematography.
• Anna Lena Phillips Bell's 'Might Could' Explores Uncertainty and Hope · Anna Lena Phillips Bell's poetry collection 'Might Could' uses unique syntax to explore themes of uncertainty, conception, and finding one's place.
• Lindsay Clancy Case Sparks Debate on Modern Parenting Pressures · Online defense of Lindsay Clancy highlights societal ambivalence about the burdens of modern intensive parenting.
• The False Promise of No Contact: Why Chosen Families Fail · An author argues that replacing biological family with chosen kinship creates unstable relationships lacking necessary duty.
• Bishop Robert Barron Discusses New Film 'Heaven in Stone and Glass' · Bishop Robert Barron joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new film Heaven in Stone and Glass.
• Columbia Alumni Blames University Pedagogy for Dangerous Political Extremism · A Columbia alumnus argues that the university's focus on critical thinking without foundational knowledge produced a dangerous political candidate.
• Church Leaders Urged to Address IVF and Infertility · Christian leaders are urged to equip congregations with resources to address IVF and infertility.
• James F. Keating joins R. R. Reno to discuss new First Things newsletter The Fourth Watch · James F. Keating discusses his new bimonthly First Things newsletter The Fourth Watch on The Editor's Desk podcast.
• Ross Douthat Leaves New York Times for Bari Weiss's 60 Minutes · Ross Douthat departs the New York Times to join Bari Weiss's 60 Minutes team.
• Novels That Tell the U.S. Catholic Story · A curated list of novels depicting the Catholic experience in American history, from colonial settlements to modern controversies.
• Christian Author Warns Against Democratic Socialism as Political Religion · A Catholic author argues democratic socialism is a dangerous substitute for religious faith that threatens American democracy.
• Sir Anthony Kenny, Philosopher and Oxford Academic, Dies at 95 · Sir Anthony Kenny, a distinguished British philosopher and Oxford academic, has died at the age of ninety-five.