See this bunch on the floor of the World Liberty Congress? They have all had the experience of being imprisoned or detained by tyrannical regimes.

Hard (for some of us) to see the Brandenburg Gate without thinking of a kid from Dixon, Illinois.

The Holocaust memorial in Berlin has a stark power that crept up on me. (It is at the corner of Hannah Arendt and Cora Berliner streets.)

Berlin, autumnal.

What does November 9th mean in Berlin? Why, an NFL game, of course.

With David Frum, I have had a conversation about antisemitism: antisemitism left and right (and all mixed up). David talks both intellectually and personally. Our subject is dead-serious, of course -- but there are streaks of humor. A rich conversation. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/antisemiti...

"Evil" is the strongest word in the English language (on the negative side). Trump has called Pelosi "an evil woman." Elon Musk called the National Endowment for Democracy an "evil organization." Have you ever heard such people call Putin or his atrocities "evil"? This matters.

A glimpse of Berlin.

A media company can be whatever it wishes to be -- that's democracy, that's an open society. But the idea of Fox "patriot awards" is -- a little strange, I think. www.foxnews.com/media/list-a...

With David Frum, I have had a conversation about antisemitism: antisemitism left and right (and all mixed up). David talks both intellectually and personally. Our subject is dead-serious, of course -- but there are streaks of humor. A rich conversation. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/antisemiti...

“Bill Buckley taped some episodes of ‘Firing Line’ in the Sistine Chapel. I can’t see myself podcasting from that room; but I enjoyed looking at Dan in the Royal Gallery, via Zoom.”

For years, Russell Moore (@drmoore.bsky.social) has raised his voice against darkness and sophistry. He has done so at some personal cost. A highly valuable voice in our country. www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/nazi...

Loved reading this. And it really tells you, or gives you a flavor of, what it's like to sit down and have a leisurely conversation with Bill. Well done, Claremont student-interviewers.

About an important case now before the Supreme Court, a keen analysis by @monacharen.bsky.social -- stylish, too ("trapped sparrows," "purring cat"). www.thebulwark.com/p/which-cons...

In a new "Q&A," Daniel Hannan and I have talked about a range of subjects, including monarchy, democracy, populism, antisemitism, and poetry (Larkin, Conquest -- and Shakespeare). Such a privilege, to converse and learn from this fellow. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/live-from-...

My column today begins with a reflection on our war heroes. You are so grateful for them. But you wish they didn't have to be heroes, you know? The price is often ... Anyway, a column from me, on various matters. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/leaving-th...

Conservatives come in many flavors. The American conservative, traditionally speaking, seeks to conserve the principles and ideals of the American founding. For @renewdemocracy.bsky.social's Next Move, I have written an essay on this touchy, important subject. www.thenextmove.org/p/american-c...

Honestly, there should be a Wikipedia entry on pitchers who won the Cy Young Award while playing for the Detroit Tigers and then left the team. I am so tired of this. (Malpractice by the owner and his execs, I'm given to understand.)

Politicians come and go. Their star rises and falls. I thought of this when I saw Eliot Spitzer on the street today. He was elected governor of New York by the biggest margin in state history. Some thought he would be president. And then ...

On Election Day 2024 -- a year ago today -- I published a piece called "A Political Testimony: The life of a conservative from Reagan to Trump." You may find it interesting, and may even relate to it. FWIW. www.nationalreview.com/wp-content/u...

My column today begins with a reflection on our war heroes. You are so grateful for them. But you wish they didn't have to be heroes, you know? The price is often ... Anyway, a column from me, on various matters. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/leaving-th...

I remember Lenora Fulani. Now there is Zohran Mamdani. Sometimes pols Are good for lolz -- But I prefer Shohei Ohtani.

An observation (from a foreigner whose opinion counts for nought): King Charles is very much enjoying being king and is good at it.

A handsome entrance, here in the city.

"Gott, welch Dunkel hier!" Those are the first words Florestan sings, in "Fidelio." ("God, what darkness here!") I thought of them at about 5:15 p.m. here in New York. Might as well have been midnight.

Like many another political journalist, I wrote about Dick Cheney quite a lot, over the years. I admired him. This morning, I reviewed some of my articles about Cheney. In a column, I have said some things that I think are essential about him. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/dick-chene...

Lord knows I have soured on politics. I must say, however, I still appreciate the majesty of voting -- and the rarity of liberal democracies such as ours. (That said: What is democracy that it throws up a mayoral field like New York's?)

Like many another political journalist, I wrote about Dick Cheney quite a lot, over the years. I admired him. This morning, I reviewed some of my articles about Cheney. In a column, I have said some things that I think are essential about him. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/dick-chene...

It was a pleasure to do a "Q&A" podcast with a young friend of mine, John R. Puri, who is a senior at Stanford. He comes from Des Moines (in the land of caucuses). He is a journalist already. In our podcast, we talk about politics and life. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/a-hearteni...

It was a pleasure to do a "Q&A" podcast with a young friend of mine, John R. Puri, who is a senior at Stanford. He comes from Des Moines (in the land of caucuses). He is a journalist already. In our podcast, we talk about politics and life. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/a-hearteni...

A stunning case. Hats off to Prof. @lauratmurphy.bsky.social for her perseverance. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Frankly, I'm kind of glad that someone still gives a rip. apnews.com/article/aust...

The administration's refugee policy -- bad, I think. The British royal family's move on Andrew -- good, I think. Secretary Bessent as "soybean farmer"? Um ... Anyway, a column from me, covering a range of issues. See what you think. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/no-more-a-...

Spend a minute or two with the prose poetry of Melissa Kirsch. Quite something. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/b...

A jarring thought: If you're drawing a line at Nazis -- and their fellow carver-up, Stalin -- great, I guess. But, man: what a low bar. Onward and upward ...

Tweet of the day, or week. (Anyone acquainted with Canadians knows why.)

I know that you millions are looking forward to a major sporting event tonight. But in addition to the Michigan-Purdue football game, there’s baseball, at the same time. Maybe you can catch highlights of the baseball game later. I’m so sorry for this conflict. Go Blue.

Not Vermont, I grant you. But not so bad for lil’ ol’ New York City.

Well observed.

Revelers, reveling.

At the entrance of my building, a joyous invading horde.

"Masih Alinejad is often described as 'fearless.' She is brave almost beyond belief. But no human being is immune to fear. Masih and I have discussed this. Of *course* she is afraid. But she does her work anyway." That is a key ingredient of heroism.

For many years now, I have spoken of "the Heritage Foundation diaspora" -- conservatives scattered here and there, who used to work at Heritage, before its Trumpification and Orbánization. I believe the diaspora is now growing.

The scene on my block. Early revelers, mainly wee ones.

Sent by a friend. 👀 #jaymentum

The Iranian dictatorship hired two Russian mobsters to kill Masih Alinejad, the heroic human-rights activist from Iran. Yesterday, they were sentenced in a federal court. I attended the hearing and made some notes. A memorable day. www.thenextmove.org/p/dead-woman...

I have long admired @jeffjacoby.bsky.social. Since 1994, he has been a columnist for the Boston Globe. He and I have done a "Q&A" together, covering a variety of issues -- including immigration, Ukraine, conservatism, and music. A sterling guy, is Jeff. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/a-conserva...

This is something for every American to ponder. Personally, I believe our country is cracked.

I have a question that may make you gulp: Has the new Heritage Foundation left the "losing side" to join the "winning"? (The answer, I believe, is this: It depends on us. All of us. On what we do, how we behave, what the content of our character is.)