After Obama’s inaugural address, the media rejoiced as if a new age of political idealism had arrived. Last August, in his speech to the Democratic National Convention, Obama declared ...

Welcome to the place where idealism goes to die, Mr. President. Here’s hoping it’s kinder to you than it was to your predecessors. — David French is a staff writer for National Review ...

Bridget has been honoured for centuries not only in Ireland but across continental Europe. Her dedication to charity and social justice meant that her reputation spread through monastic networks and r ...