First Things

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

• Alumni Blames Columbia Pedagogy for Dangerous New Congress Candidate · A Columbia alumnus argues the university's critical thinking focus produced a dangerous congressional candidate who lacks policy fundamentals.
• Church Leaders Urged to Address IVF and Infertility · Author calls for churches to equip congregations with biblical resources on IVF and reproductive technology.
• James F. Keating Discusses New 'The Fourth Watch' Newsletter · James F. Keating joins R. R. Reno to discuss his new bimonthly newsletter for First Things.
• Ross Douthat Leaves NYT for Bari Weiss's 60 Minutes After Decade · Ross Douthat departs The New York Times to join Bari Weiss's 60 Minutes after ten years of influential columns.
• Author Warns Democratic Socialism Replaces Religion for Young Voters · A conservative author argues that young Americans are adopting democratic socialism as a spiritual substitute for traditional religion.
• Novels That Tell the U.S. Catholic Story · A curated list of novels depicting the Catholic experience in American history.
• Sir Anthony Kenny, Philosopher and Oxford Master, Dies at 95 · Sir Anthony Kenny, a leading British philosopher and Oxford academic, died on August 3 at age 95.
• Mathematicians Warn AI Threatens Human Wisdom and Rigor · Mathematicians sign declaration warning AI risks oversimplification and loss of human insight.
• Jason Arday's Fabricated Legacy and Controversial Downfall · Jason Arday's fabricated academic achievements and controversial suicide spark debates on identity and truth
• Book Explores Evolution of Fairy Lore and Cultural Impact · Francis Young's 'Fairies: A History' examines the cultural and historical evolution of fairy folklore, challenging modern perceptions.
• Interview Discusses Critical Analysis of U.S. Higher Education Crisis · Kevin D. Roberts discusses his edited book 'Higher Education in America: It’s Worse than You Think' in a recent interview
• Podcast Examines Using Christianity as a Tool for Social Goals · Kelly Chapman argues on a podcast that treating Christianity as a tool for saving society causes a loss of intrinsic value.
• Margaret Kennedy's 'The Feast' Reissued, Review Praises Moral Vision and Wit · A review praises the 2026 McNally reissue of Margaret Kennedy's 1950 novel 'The Feast,' a moralistic comedy about a Cornish hotel's destruction.
• Author Argues Therapeutic Culture Has Destroyed Academic Standards · A former faculty member argues that therapeutic culture has replaced objective truth with affirmation in academia.
• Critique of AOC's Egg Freezing Advocacy as Costly and Ineffective · An opinion piece argues Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's promotion of egg freezing exploits ignorance and ignores low success rates.
• Pope Leo XIV Advocates for Traditional Education Emphasizing Silence and Deep Study · Pope Leo XIV promotes traditional education focusing on silence, deep study, and reception before critical judgment.
• Diocese of Speyer Faces Major Restructuring Amid Declining Attendance and Internal Conflict · The Diocese of Speyer reduces 70 parishes to 9 amid declining Mass attendance and theological disputes over same-sex blessings.
• Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Resigns Amid Plagiarism and Fraud Allegations · Jason Arday resigned from Cambridge University following an investigation into his academic qualifications and personal history.
• Broadway's 'The Lost Boys' Explores Family Values Through Vampire Themes · Broadway's 'The Lost Boys' uses vampire narratives to examine family values and personal identity.
• Film 'Tony' Explores Anthony Bourdain's Struggle with Unfulfilled Expectations · The film 'Tony' portrays Anthony Bourdain's life as a search for dignity in food and a battle against depression.
• Declining Evangelism Among American Catholic and Mainline Protestant Pastors · Data suggests fewer than one-third of American Catholic and mainline Protestant pastors prioritize converting others compared to evangelicals.
• Bauerlein and Hancock Discuss Love and Virtue in a Secular Age · Mark Bauerlein interviews Ralph C. Hancock about his new book on Christianity and modernity.
• Trump's Truth Social API Sells President's Posts to Wall Street · Truth Social launches a paid API allowing banks and investors to access President Trump's posts faster than the public.
• Ceuta Migrant Crisis Echoes 'Camp of the Saints' Dystopia · Ceuta faces a migrant influx mirroring themes from Jean Raspail's 'Camp of the Saints,' highlighting Western responsibility dilemmas
• Sigrid Undset: The Savage Sanctity of a Truthful Christian Witness · A tribute to Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset, highlighting her courageous faith and truthful character despite personal tragedies.
• Book Critiques Technocratic Alienation and Calls for Community · Ian Marcus Corbin's new book argues that modern alienation requires a return to organic community and interdependence.
• Trump's Second Term Sidelines Pro-Life Agenda Despite First-Term Success · Analysis reveals Trump's second administration stalled pro-life policies despite his first term's record, shifting focus to IVF and abortion pill access.
• Lena Dunham's Memoir 'Famesick' Explores Fame's Cost to Health and Relationships · Lena Dunham's memoir details the physical and emotional toll of fame on her health and fertility.
• J. J. Kimche Discusses New Newsletter for First Things · J. J. Kimche joins R. R. Reno to discuss his new newsletter, The Jew From Nowhere, for First Things.
• Pope Leo XIV Warns Against the Seduction of AI Simulation · Pope Leo XIV's encyclical warns that AI's simulation of humanity poses a profound threat by offering seductive but dehumanizing substitutes.