Our reticence to name the civic occasion we are marking this year points to a deeper uncertainty about how to relate to American history, writes Yuval Levin.

On the last day of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Elizabeth Willing Powel, a prominent Philadelphia socialite, asked Benjamin Franklin what form of government was being proposed for the United States. In a reply that has become famous, Franklin said: “A republic, madam, if you can keep it.”

Members of the pro-life movement have mixed thoughts on the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, noting many wins early into his presidency but a number of shortfalls as time has gone by.

“Stop the Steal” was never about protecting democracy. From election manipulation to retaliation against dissent, from court-stacking to pay-to-play politics, the real theft was not ballots—but the Constitution itself.

Exploring the rise and implications of Islam in America and its historical context.

Radicals assail our constitutional republic from the left and the right.

A state senator’s controversial act of tearing down historical displays in Nebraska sparks debate on American heritage.

The week of Christmas merriment was tinged with sadness as we learned of Senator Ben Sasse’s advanced cancer diagnosis.  In a lengthy social media post he foretold he was “gonna die”. And while—God willing—Sasse will be with us for a long time to come, his return to public life seems dubious at best.  His tenure in the United States Senate reflected...

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This past year has been rough in some respects, but there’s been a lot of good happening, too. Here are 13 things worth celebrating.