How the left usurped our language—and the Right let it happen.
The American Mind Podcast: The Roundtable Episode #166
The American Mind’s ‘Editorial Roundtable’ podcast is a weekly conversation with Ryan Williams, James Poulos, Seth Barron, and Spencer Klavan devoted to uncovering the ideas and principles that drive American political life. Stream here or download from your favorite podcast host.
Civil Rights LARPing | The Roundtable Ep. 166
In record time, Democrats have managed to turn the massacre of Christian children by a transgender woman into a Civil Rights LARP. Two state representatives were expelled from the TN legislature for participating in a riot, allowing them to pose absurdly as victims and freedom fighters. Meanwhile the Wisconsin Supreme Court flips to the left, raising questions about Republicans’ rhetorical strategy on abortion. Plus: the editors recount their favorite articles this week before reminding you to read the damn site.
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Suggested reading from the editors
We can’t speak rightly of justice if we’re too crazy and exhausted to think straight.
The latest atrocity in American public life could serve as a turning point.
The Anti-Defamation League must confect a rising tide of antisemitic fervor or else go out of business.
