The Quiet Opposition

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On Fundamentalism, and Its Uses
It has become a familiar habit in certain conversations to compare forms of religious fundamentalism across traditions.
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Of Kings, Popes, and Republican Embarrassments
It was, for democracy, the best of times and the worst of times.
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West Springfield–South County: Geography, Growth, and a Rivalry in Motion
Some rivalries are inherited through generations.
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Conspiracy and Fake News
Donald Trump has long shown an affection for conspiratorial suggestion—whether revisiting the Kennedy assassination, flirting with moon-landing…
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Bargaining, Then and Now
There is something about the present moment that feels, at first glance, faintly absurd.
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Europe, and the Matter of Persuasion
I had lunch this week with an old boss—someone I have known for more than thirty years, a friend, and a man of firm convictions, both in religion and in…
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The Church We Inherit, The Church We Choose
I was recently in conversation with a progressive friend about the Catholic Church—its history, its internal tensions, and the burdens it continues to…
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Prince William Friday: Rivalry, Choice, and Five Goals
This was a significant week for many of the country’s top high-school-aged players.
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Temperament, Risk, and the Management of War
There is a striking contrast in posture between the Israeli government and the United States in their respective approaches to the war with Iran.
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Justice Thomas, Principles and Power
In a recent speech, Clarence Thomas returned to a familiar but foundational claim.
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Oakton–McLean Doubleheader: Two Games, Two Rhythms
Wednesday night’s boys–girls doubleheader at Oakton High School, with visiting McLean, offered a useful study in contrast—not simply in results, but in…
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Votes, Allies, and the Discipline of Judgment
A few weeks ago, the United States and Israel stood alone in opposing a United Nations resolution identifying slavery as among the gravest crimes in…
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