| In this week’s selection of curated pieces, Brenda M. Hafera writes at the American Civics portal that “don’t tread on me” virtues such as spiritedness define American women, not the principles of modern feminism. All American women should look to Harriet Tubman, Dolley Madison, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Abigail Adams for inspiration on how to live their own lives. Jeffrey Poelvoorde and Bradford P. Wilson argue that the impeachment trial of President Trump violated the Constitution because John Roberts, the Chief Justice of the United States, was not present. By contrast, Julian Zelizer makes the case that President Trump should be barred from holding public office going forward, noting that the future of our democracy and free government are at stake. Continuing his civic institutions op-ed series, Mike Sabo explores the more than 20 education programs offered by The Fund for American Studies, which teaches students and young journalists worldwide the principles of liberty, limited government, and free markets. One of TFAS’s prestigious programs is the Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship, which Program Director Daniel McCarthy says carries on the legacy of the famed reporter and political commentator Robert Novak “by giving early career journalists the funding to pursue a major reporting project of their own choice over the course of a year.” In the latest essay in the “Liberty and Justice for All” series, Geoffrey M. Vaughan notes that in light of our increasingly polarized and divided country, good old fashioned horse trading between the two parties should return. “Maybe what the common good needs is a little more self-interest, well understood,” Vaughan argues. In a new Law & Liberty symposium, a group of contributors discuss the future of the Republican Party and American conservatism in light of President Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election. Daniel J. Mahoney argues that populism and nationalism need to be leavened with the prudential wisdom of statesmen and the knowledge of the permanent things in human life. Charles C.W. Cooke contends that President Trump’s successes were due to long-held policy views of the conservative movement and that “Trumpism” represents nothing more than an abnormal blip on the American Right. Original Posts Mike Sabo, RealClearWire Brenda M. Hafera, RealClearPublicAffairs Essential Reading Daniel J. Mahoney, Charles C.W. Cooke, et al, Law & Liberty Political defeats ought to occasion reflection on any political party or movement’s goals. But the end of the Trump administration... In the News James Wallner, Legislative Procedure Carl Cannon, RealClearPolitics H.W. Brands, Wall Street Journal Hadley Arkes, Law & Liberty Wilfred Reilly, Spiked Jessie McBirney, RealClearEducation David Simon, RealClearMarkets Tim Ott, Biography.com ArLuther Lee, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Robert Curry, American Greatness Daniel J. Mahoney, Law & Liberty Jeffrey J. Poelvoorde & Bradford P. Wilson, Newsweek Hance Winningham & Jonathan Butcher, Daily Signal Angela Saillor & Adam Kissel, Daily Signal Thomas Koenig, The Dispatch John McWhorter, Quillette Columbia University professor John McWhorter speaks with political satirist and TV presenter Josh Szeps about the transformation... Greg Smith, Sage Snyder, & David Lapp, Braver Angels Greg Smith, a blue-collar Ohioan and Trump voter, and Sage Snider, a Nashville musician and Biden voter, became friends through... Allen Guelzo, Samuel Gregg, & Joseph Loconte, Heritage Foundation America’s constitutional order is under great stress. The breakdown in respect for our institutions—in government, the academy... Hadley Arkes, Federalist Society What are natural rights and does our Constitution require citizens to surrender some of them? Professor Hadley Arkes discusses... Jeff Sikkenga, Ashbrook Over the past year, Ashbrook has been presenting the story of “America the free”. We started with the story of America’s struggle... Carl Cannon's Great American Stories The second impeachment trial of Donald J. Trump ended up the same as the first -- with an acquittal -- ... Good morning, it's Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, the day of the week I pass along quotations intended to be inspirational ... Donald J. Trump's second impeachment trial proceeds apace today, while the weather on the East Coast is challenging. But there's ... | 
