NR Daily: By Any Means Necessary (Within Reason)

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December 17 2018

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By Any Means Necessary (Within Reason) Jonah Goldberg National Review Institute helps spread Bill Buckley's brand of conservatism through media old and new. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Dinner-Theater Shakespeare Kyle Smith A new Shakespeare production feeds mind and body. 2018: A Year in Reading Tevi Troy I want to take you, Dear Reader, on a tour of notable books by starting with a few categories I know you'll enjoy: presidential books, military history, Jewish books, behind-the-scenes tell-alls from Hollywood and the White House, self-help. Comey Denies Responsibility for Decline in FBI's Reputation Jack Crowe Former FBI director James Comey denied responsibility for the bureau's reputational decline after testifying behind closed doors on Monday. ADVERTISEMENT Mexico's Art-Movie Caravan Armond White This year's best Mexican film import is the latter. A Life and an Example Jay Nordlinger As much as any individual, he broke the back of the Soviet Union, exposing its evils, puncturing its myths. Conservatives: Resist the Siren Song of Results-Driven Judicial Imperialism W. William Hodes Don't blame John Roberts for Obamacare. Blame the Democratic Congress that rammed it through, and the Republican Congress that refused to tear it down. His Name Was David Kathryn Jean Lopez Justice and mercy involve recognizing evil but also the human, too. I think we are called to be better than the death penalty, especially in the case of convicted murderer David Miller. Kamala Harris Endorses White House–Backed Criminal-Justice Reform Bill Jack Crowe The FIRST STEP Act, which President Trump has also endorsed, seeks to reduce recidivism and mass incarceration. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 30% TODAY Photo Essays Christmas Shopping Top Shots ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.