1. From Mrs. Ryan T. Anderson in The Federalist on weddings, photographers, bakers, and protecting freedom and the soul.

2. Terry Teachout on “The chords that bind.” And a little additional music:

To Empower People, also with Fr. Richard John Neuhaus and Michael Novak in a PDF here.

R.I.P.

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