Archive - Onward and Upward

The Epstein Horror, &c.

On a case not closed; portents of a post-American era; the scourge of sports gambling; the joys of language; and more

Jul 13 •

An American Light Goes Out

To the applause of the Chinese Communist Party, the United States has turned off the Cantonese service of Radio Free Asia, which has been a lifeline to…

Jul 11 •

A Writer of Mystery (and Genius)

Notes on Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Jul 9 •

Party Animals, &c.

On Elon’s new venture; presidential oration; a Cuban heroine; singing Estonians, and Welshmen; Ozzy Osbourne and George W. Bush; and more

Jul 7 •

Readers write about fathers, policemen, music, local drinks, etc.

Jul 6 •

‘The Varied Carols I Hear’

Thoughts on the Fourth of July

Jul 4 •

Are there any words left to say about Ukraine?

Jul 3 •

Saluting Them As They Go

On the departure of Don Bacon and other conservatives from Congress

Jul 2 •

June 2025

A Nation’s Self-Conception, &c.

On American purposes, a renegade Republican, names from Ghana, a composer’s immortality, and more

Jun 27 •

Blue Streaks, &c.

On cursing (in high places); a 1640s sermon; and the dire problem of Iran

Jun 26 •

The Ballot Blues, &c.

On New York’s mayoral race; Germany and Japan; ‘jack-booted thugs’; Naismith/Nesmith; and more

Jun 24 •

Our House (Very Fine), &c.

On Iran, the White House, JD Vance, Belarus, and more

Jun 22 •

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