Commentary - America's Future

By AF Editors • Feb 26,2006

Porn Losers

A few years ago I was sitting in a smoky bar with Maria, my hairdresser of the moment. She was this tall, chic, fresh-faced brunette from Michigan who had just...

By AF Editors • Feb 26,2006

Man of Godlessness

'Unlike Jerry Falwell and the others, I don't think I'm the only source of wisdom out there,' says Reverend Barry Lynn. 'I don't think it's my obligation to pop off...

By AF Editors • Feb 26,2006

Church for Libertarians

An answer to the old question, Can you worship Ayn Rand and God at the same time?

By Kelly Jane Torrance • Feb 26,2006

Spark of Genius

For much of the last year, I have been immersed in the novels of Muriel Spark. It’s had the effect of making me feel not quite myself. Spark would probably...

By Matthew Berry • Feb 26,2006

Fiction: Rialto’s Women

The music playing-what is it called? It’s called chill, not cold not warm but chill, soft beats and harmless melodies. Lounge music. God, it’s loud. “I’m going to get my...

By David Freddoso • Feb 20,2006

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…my district?

In ancient times, men looked up at the stars and saw warriors, bears, and flying horses. On a partly cloudy day, children look at the sky and imagine floating castles...