Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
Rich Lowry
Editor-in-Chief, Rich Lowry, takes on the Left, and explains today's events in the context of America's remarkable history.
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Jack Hughes or Eileen Gu? Why Patriotism vs. Cosmopolitanism is a Defining Issue of Our Time
The contrasting choices of athletes like American hockey star Jack Hughes and American-born Olympic skier Eileen Gu—who chose to compete for China—highlight the growing cultural divide between genuine national allegiance and opportunistic globalism. Rich breaks down why the choice to represent one's home country represents an embrace of national identity, duty, and civic pride, whereas leveraging dual allegiance for corporate sponsorships exemplifies modern post-national cosmopolitanism. From examining how elite culture increasingly treats citizenship as a transactional commodity to explaining why rooted patriotism remains essential for national solidarity, Rich contrasts two starkly different approaches to sports and sovereignty. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!
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