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Oafishness, social class, and Presidential politics

There is a lot to dislike about the US President. Mr Trump is a sneerer, mocker, boaster, and person of bad character. But Mr Obama (like his vice-president) was also a sneerer, mocker, boaster, and person of bad character. Why is the reaction to them so different? The political classes adored Obama and treated him […]

by J. Budziszewski Sep 29, 2020Nov 10, 2020 / 2 mins /

How the medical profession can help heal divisions as well as diseases

by Richard Gunderman Jan 20, 2019May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Can Americans be friends again?

by Michael Cook Dec 3, 2018Apr 19, 2020 / 5 mins /

Religion and politics at the dinner table: challenging the old maxim

by Christopher W. Love Aug 17, 2017May 1, 2020 / 5 mins /

How United Airlines broke two golden rules of marketing

by Morgen Witzel Apr 19, 2017May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

An argument for free speech and civility

by Darren Middleton Jun 9, 2016May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

Another Buckley has passed, and with him, graciousness and civility

by Sheila Liaugminas Apr 25, 2014May 1, 2020 / 5 mins /

Evil will not have the last word

by Sheila Liaugminas Apr 22, 2014May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Do you want CNN or ESPN with that burger?

by Karl D. Stephan Apr 15, 2014Nov 10, 2020 / 4 mins /

Don’t read over his shoulder. It’s basic cell phone etiquette

by Karl D. Stephan Dec 10, 2013Nov 10, 2020 / 5 mins /

Manners were never so much fun

by Judi Vankevich Mar 12, 2013May 1, 2020 / 6 mins /

Etiquette schools for everyone

by Carolyn Moynihan Nov 2, 2012Nov 27, 2019 / 2 mins /

French sick of brutish behaviour

by Carolyn Moynihan Oct 3, 2012Apr 19, 2020 / < 1 min /

3 New Year’s resolutions (I’d like other people to follow)

by Zac Alstin Jan 6, 2012May 1, 2020 / 5 mins /

Conversation, an elusive ideal

by John Armstrong Jun 30, 2011May 1, 2020 / 5 mins /