Rinzen Widjaja, a writer in Australia, wonders if for the children of the wealthiest Americans, it is almost too hard to fail.

Joe Weil, a poet, professor, and Catholic, reflects on the death of Pope Francis, what he loved about the man, and what he hopes the late Pope sees differently on the other side of this world.

Essays May 12, 2025 4 minutes As I Think about Pope Francis By Joe Weil Joe Weil, a poet, professor, and Catholic, reflects on the death of Pope Francis, what he loved about the man, and what he hopes ...

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Merion West arts editor Johnny Payne reflects on why Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “Ode to the West Wind” endures over the centuries as one of the finest works written in English. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s 1819 ...

The Senior Senator from Oklahoma joins Merion West editor-in-chief Erich J. Prince to discuss his new book "Turnaround: America's Revival," as well as reflect on President Trump's First 100 Days.

Erich J. Prince, through a series of interviews and delving into the data, seeks to determine why so many Americans spend so much time in school but seem to have learned far too little, as well as ...

Note from the Publisher: This piece belongs to the Merion West Legacy series, referring to articles and poems published between 2016 up to Spring 2025.

Poetry May 2, 2025 2 minutes Villanelle for Stronghold Table and Daydream By Sarah Zietlow “Prairie dogs call through the murmuring grass,/mimicking history—its rhythmic drum beats—/and resurrecting ...

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I want to save California and America from the dangers of artificial intelligence.

“With Vice President Vance as President Trump’s heir apparent, it is difficult to envision a restoration of principled conservatism any time soon. Meanwhile, the country’s political class is plagued ...