Nimby me this, Yimby me that. Do read Avi Woolf on diversity in cities, and what conservatives have to do with that.
What are evangelicals afraid of losing? Michael Horton writes at Christianity Today on why “President Trump’s appeal to fear ignores that Christians seek first the Kingdom, not political favors.”
Cultural disaster. Brazil is considering how it can fund a rebuilding of its National Museum, which suffered a massive fire. But how do you replace the many cultural artifacts were erased from history?
Three Cheers for the return of Jon Kyl! Over at National Review, my onetime Senate colleague Steven Duffield explains why conservatives should cheer the return of our former boss to the Senate. Arizona couldn’t be better served, but of course, I have my biases.
While we’re on the topic of Kyl… check out Fred Barnes’s article from 2012, when Kyl retired from the Senate, explaining why he was the closest thing to an “indispensable man” among politicians.
Ask Sherwin Williams… About how the lawsuit the company is party to that could change advertising forever. The Wall Street Journal has this thorough report on why the lawsuit about lead in paint could fundamentally change one of America’s biggest industries.
Do we have $2.50? Missouri Congressman Billy Long, an auctioneer, used his talents to boom over conspiracy theorist and attention seeker Laura Loomer, who sought to interrupt a hearing the House was having on social media. It’s a must-watch.
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