Robert Tracinski

Nov 25, 2024 | discoursemagazine.com | Robert Tracinski

I have been returning for a while to one of the unappreciated challenges of our era: What happens as traditional religion fades? I’ve written about the growth of unbelief and the need for alternative sources of meaning and moral guidance. In a recent follow-up, I looked at how secular culture, particularly certain big pop culture entertainment franchises, are taking over some of the spiritual functions that used to be performed by religious denominations.

Nov 16, 2024 | theunpopulist.net | Robert Tracinski

In theory, an incoming administration begins when the new president is sworn in, months after the election. In practice, the impact of an election is felt right away. The president-elect’s supporters are emboldened and his detractors demoralized; key advisors begin to implement their plans; anxious courtiers make concessions to avoid punishment or ramp up the flattery in the hope of gaining rewards. The transition of power begins well before Inauguration Day.

Nov 4, 2024 | open.substack.com | Robert Tracinski

I have just completed a long and detailed case against Donald Trump as president of the United States—or really for any position of authority in the government. This implies a vote this Tuesday in favor of Kamala Harris. You could, of course, abstain. I have a few friends who can’t stand Trump but can’t bring themselves to vote for a Democrat. They do not live in swing states, so I have not bothered to subject them to a struggle session over this.

Nov 4, 2024 | discoursemagazine.com | Robert Tracinski

For as long as I can remember, Republicans stood for a more hawkish and assertive response to terrorists and dictators, and a greater willingness to promote freedom and liberal democracy as a global ideal. Ronald Reagan, of course, led the military buildup that helped precipitate the collapse of the Soviet empire, while Mitt Romney proved especially prescient about resurgent dictatorship in Russia.

Oct 29, 2024 | theunpopulist.net | Robert Tracinski

Project 2025 is a governing blueprint prepared by the Heritage Foundation, one of the right’s most prominent intellectual organs, to ensure that an incoming Trump administration can count on personnel unshakably loyal to Trump to execute an agenda that fully reflects MAGA priorities.