November 2020

‘The events of this year, agonizing though they have been, have only confirmed the role of the US as the leader among nations.’


Politics November 1, 2020

The demise of America has been greatly exaggerated

To be an American is to move ever forward, in pursuit of that ‘more perfect union’

Matt Purple

Spectator Editorial November 1, 2020

Onwards and upwards

American democracy, American power and influence are not dying, and neither are they under threat

Spectator Editorial

Why is the Republican party symbol an elephant and the Democratic symbol a donkey?

In the mid-20th century the Democratic party was officially using a rooster, while the Republicans used an eagle

The Spectator

Politics November 1, 2020

But seriously: will Trump refuse to leave?

A big Biden win is the only way to minimize civil strife

Paul Wood

Politics November 1, 2020

Atlas shrugs

The establishment doesn’t think he’s an expert. He disagrees

Amber Duke

Politics November 1, 2020

Will we ever know the truth about Russiagate?

Every revelation, though it sheds some local light, actually makes the whole picture murkier

Roger Kimball