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Sunday night odds and ends
A few things online that caught my attention this week: Great Books and the American Left. Washington Post book critic Ron Charles on getting laid off. Caroline Janney reviews Matthew Pinsker, Boss…
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February 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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"Founding Fanatics looks to the American Founding era to argue that extremism on behalf of democratic claims has and can contribute to the deepening and expansion of popular democracy in the United States." thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/09/t...
The Author’s Corner with Noah Eber-Schmid
Noah Eber-Schmid is Assistant Professor of Political Theory in the Department of Political Science at Indiana University, Bloomington. This interview is based on his new book, Founding Fanatics: Ex…
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February 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
"Founding Fanatics looks to the American Founding era to argue that extremism on behalf of democratic claims has and can contribute to the deepening and expansion of popular democracy in the United States." thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/09/t...
In today's roundup (Feb. 9, 2026), we have evangelical responses to the Super Bowl (and much more!): thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/09/e...
Evangelical roundup for February 9, 2026
What is happening today at the intersection of Evangelicalism and politics? Evangelicals respond to the Super Bowl: *** William Wolfe compares the President of the United States and a Democratic re…
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February 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
In today's roundup (Feb. 9, 2026), we have evangelical responses to the Super Bowl (and much more!): thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/09/e...
Today's roundup is dominated by evangelical responses to Trump's racist post about the Obamas: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/07/e...
Evangelical roundup for February 7, 2026
What is happening today at the intersection of Evangelicalism and politics?: Yesterday, we covered how evangelicals were responding to Donald Trump’s racist Truth Social post depicting the Ob…
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February 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Today's roundup is dominated by evangelical responses to Trump's racist post about the Obamas: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/07/e...
And so when I think about supporting our Olympians, I view it as supporting the people of the United States. Team U.S.A. is not Team White House.
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The Olympics are back. Esau McCaulley asks: “Which America are we cheering for?”
Here is the Wheaton College professor at The New York Times: I am not given to sentimental displays of patriotism. I own a Team U.S.A. soccer jersey because I love the sport, but that may be my onl…
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February 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
And so when I think about supporting our Olympians, I view it as supporting the people of the United States. Team U.S.A. is not Team White House.
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/07/t...
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Faculty at public research universities–the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University– were spared. thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/07/n...
No more tenure in Oklahoma public colleges
Faculty at public research universities–the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University– were spared. Here is Emma Whitford at Inside Higher Ed: Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt d…
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February 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Faculty at public research universities–the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University– were spared. thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/07/n...
"Major sporting events such as the Super Bowl have become more, not less, religious over time — changing how Americans see both faith and sports." Paul Putz explains: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/07/t...
The Super Bowl is becoming more religious
Baylor University historian Paul Putz explains at The Washington Post: In many ways, America has grown more secular over the past century. Fewer Americans belong to a church or attend regularly. Pr…
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February 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
"Major sporting events such as the Super Bowl have become more, not less, religious over time — changing how Americans see both faith and sports." Paul Putz explains: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/07/t...
Author's Corner with Timothy D. Grundmeier, *Lutheranism and American Culture: The Making of a Distinctive Faith in the Civil War Era*: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/t... @lsupress.bsky.social
The Author’s Corner with Timothy D. Grundmeier
Timothy D. Grundmeier is Professor of History at Martin Luther College. This interview is based on his new book, Lutheranism and American Culture: The Making of a Distinctive Faith in the Civil War…
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February 7, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Author's Corner with Timothy D. Grundmeier, *Lutheranism and American Culture: The Making of a Distinctive Faith in the Civil War Era*: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/t... @lsupress.bsky.social
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"Trump’s political project is seen by the MAGA faithful as utterly righteous, the work of God on earth against the forces of Satan. But he has broad license to transgress all moral boundaries as he does that work." thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/t...
Trump on going to heaven: “I probably should make it.”
Here is a taste of Andrew Egger’s piece at The Bulwark: “The President and His Ministers”: …yesterday, surrounded by spiritual leaders, political sycophants, and the spiritu…
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February 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
"Trump’s political project is seen by the MAGA faithful as utterly righteous, the work of God on earth against the forces of Satan. But he has broad license to transgress all moral boundaries as he does that work." thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/t...
Trump posts an image of the Obamas as apes. Some early evangelical responses: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/t...
Trump posts an image of the Obamas as apes. Some early evangelical responses
The White House has already come out and defended the racist image Here is CNBC: President Donald Trump shared a racist image overnight showing former President Barack Obam…
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February 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Trump posts an image of the Obamas as apes. Some early evangelical responses: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/t...
"If you want to have a full grasp of religion in nineteenth-century America, you have to understand Lutherans. This is not only because of their large numbers, but also because of their unique position in the U.S. religious landscape." thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/t...
The Author’s Corner with Timothy D. Grundmeier
Timothy D. Grundmeier is Professor of History at Martin Luther College. This interview is based on his new book, Lutheranism and American Culture: The Making of a Distinctive Faith in the Civil War…
thewayofimprovement.blog
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
"If you want to have a full grasp of religion in nineteenth-century America, you have to understand Lutherans. This is not only because of their large numbers, but also because of their unique position in the U.S. religious landscape." thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/t...
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Most popular posts of the last week
Here are the most popular posts of the last week at The Way of Improvement Leads Home: James Dobson, Eric Metaxas, and Ken Starr are in the Epstein Files David Brooks’s farewell column at *The New …
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February 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Trending this week at The Way of Improvement Leads Home: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/m...
In today's roundup (February 6, 2026), we are covering the National Prayer Breakfast and the evangelical response to Trump's rambling speech. And a whole lot more: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/e...
Evangelical roundup for February 6, 2026
What is happening today at the intersection of Evangelicalism and politics? Yesterday was the National Prayer Breakfast. Donald Trump was in usual form: I think you get the idea. What are evangelic…
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February 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
In today's roundup (February 6, 2026), we are covering the National Prayer Breakfast and the evangelical response to Trump's rambling speech. And a whole lot more: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/06/e...
Author's Corner with George Lewis, *Un-Americanism: A History of the Battle to Control an Idea* thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/05/t...
The Author’s Corner with George Lewis
George Lewis is Professor of American History at the University of Leicester. This interview is based on his new book, Un-Americanism: A History of the Battle to Control an Idea (University Press o…
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February 6, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Author's Corner with George Lewis, *Un-Americanism: A History of the Battle to Control an Idea* thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/05/t...
Is it time to part ways with the Post? thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/05/w...
What is happening at *The Washington Post*?
It just cut one-third of its employees, closed its sports and books sections, and significantly reduced its international coverage. I have kept my Post subscription for four reasons: op-eds, books,…
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February 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Is it time to part ways with the Post? thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/05/w...
American history can be understood as a series of contests, often between the political left and right, to become the public arbiter of un-Americanism’s meaning and therefore to control its boundaries and its use. thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/05/t...
The Author’s Corner with George Lewis
George Lewis is Professor of American History at the University of Leicester. This interview is based on his new book, Un-Americanism: A History of the Battle to Control an Idea (University Press o…
thewayofimprovement.blog
February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
American history can be understood as a series of contests, often between the political left and right, to become the public arbiter of un-Americanism’s meaning and therefore to control its boundaries and its use. thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/05/t...
In today's roundup (Feb. 5, 2026): Al Mohler doesn't believe empathy "is a thing." CT deputy editor Bonnie Kristian on gender. Dobson in the Epstein files. The return of that James Talarico clip on abortion. And more: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/05/e...
Evangelical roundup for February 5, 2026
What is happening today at the intersection of Evangelicalism and politics? An evangelical church service was disrupted by anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis last month. But when it comes to interr…
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February 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM
In today's roundup (Feb. 5, 2026): Al Mohler doesn't believe empathy "is a thing." CT deputy editor Bonnie Kristian on gender. Dobson in the Epstein files. The return of that James Talarico clip on abortion. And more: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/05/e...
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In today's roundup (Feb. 4, 2026), we have Seattle as a "Communist enclave"; evangelicals with no theological trainings VERSUS centuries of Christian theological reflection; taking shots at David Brooks; Moore and French on the "war on empathy"; and more: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/e...
Evangelical roundup for February 3, 2026
What is happening today at the intersection of Evangelicalism and politics: David French pushes back against those who say he has “Trump Derangement Syndrome”: *** Evangelicals in Europ…
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February 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
In today's roundup (Feb. 4, 2026), we have Seattle as a "Communist enclave"; evangelicals with no theological trainings VERSUS centuries of Christian theological reflection; taking shots at David Brooks; Moore and French on the "war on empathy"; and more: thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/e...
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What is the difference between “America 250” and “Freedom 250”
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What is the difference between “America 250” and “Freedom 250”
I am often asked who is leading the United States’ efforts to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. Over at Mother Jones, Dan Friedman and Amanda Moore help us sort this all out. First…
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February 4, 2026 at 2:14 PM
What is the difference between “America 250” and “Freedom 250”
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"I am a big supporter of intellectual diversity in the academy. But I am skeptical of the apparent isolation of these centers. Why aren’t conservative or 'heterodox' scholars integrated into existing academic departments?"
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Do “civics centers” really foster intellectual diversity on campus?
As Francie Diep reports at The Chronicle of Higher Education, civics centers are popping up at research universities across the country. These centers house scholars–many of them conservative…
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February 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
"I am a big supporter of intellectual diversity in the academy. But I am skeptical of the apparent isolation of these centers. Why aren’t conservative or 'heterodox' scholars integrated into existing academic departments?"
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/d...
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/d...
Reposted by The Way of Improvement Leads Home
"I am a big supporter of intellectual diversity in the academy. But I am skeptical of the apparent isolation of these centers. Why aren’t conservative or 'heterodox' scholars integrated into existing academic departments?"
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/d...
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/d...
Do “civics centers” really foster intellectual diversity on campus?
As Francie Diep reports at The Chronicle of Higher Education, civics centers are popping up at research universities across the country. These centers house scholars–many of them conservative…
thewayofimprovement.blog
February 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
"I am a big supporter of intellectual diversity in the academy. But I am skeptical of the apparent isolation of these centers. Why aren’t conservative or 'heterodox' scholars integrated into existing academic departments?"
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/d...
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/d...
What is the difference between “America 250” and “Freedom 250”
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/w...
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/w...
What is the difference between “America 250” and “Freedom 250”
I am often asked who is leading the United States’ efforts to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. Over at Mother Jones, Dan Friedman and Amanda Moore help us sort this all out. First…
thewayofimprovement.blog
February 4, 2026 at 2:14 PM
What is the difference between “America 250” and “Freedom 250”
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/w...
thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/02/04/w...