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May 1, 2026 | Vol. 41, No. 5

Revolutionary reporting

Today’s digital news startups traded printing presses for smartphones, but they are fueled by the same grassroots fire that sparked America’s founding

May 1, 2026 | Vol. 41, No. 5

The return of the Patriot press

Les Sillars | Amid constant change, high stakes, and elusive truth, Revolutionary-style journalism holds renewed appeal

May 1, 2026 | Vol. 41, No. 5

Alabama’s chief muckraker

Kim Henderson | Bryan Dawson is on a mission to revitalize hard-hitting, local journalism


FEATURES

Addie Offereins | The Trump administration adopts a new approach to solving America’s homelessness crisis

Kerstin Hering | Evangelical churches are challenging the communist country’s pro-abortion culture, and saving babies

Theresa Abell Haynes | Young singles are turning to an age-old social activity to overcome an epidemic of loneliness


CULTURE
TRENDING

Opera struggles to hit a high note

TRENDING | Companies look for ways to attract new audiences

Books

Consecrating humanity

BOOKS | Restoring the dignity of man for the glory of God

What’s in a word?

BOOKS | Doug Wilson defends strong language

Against digital serfdom

BOOKS | A common-grace guide to recovering purpose

The myth of picky eating

BOOKS | And what to do about it

Ministry, mystery, and memoir

BOOKS | Seven new books, from fiction to history

Running away from addiction

BOOKS | Ken Rideout finds recovery in endurance sports

Biography of a city

BOOKS | The birth and rebirth of Moscow

Children's Books

Following the light

CHILDREN’S BOOKS | One biography and one fantasy with faith-filled themes

Vision, value, and visits

CHILDREN’S BOOKS | Vision, value, and visits

 
FILM & TV

He Calls Me Daughter

DOCUMENTARY | Film explores the wounds inflicted by absent and abusive fathers while leaving room for redemption

The Story of Everything

DOCUMENTARY | A staggering amount of scientific evidence for creation

The Sheep Detectives

MOVIE | A whimsical, entertaining family movie that sometimes strays into anti-religious pastures

Animal Farm

MOVIE | With clunky animation and shoddy messaging, this adaptation of Orwell’s classic work doesn’t seem consistent with other Angel Studios productions

Coming soon

MOVIES | A look at upcoming May releases

Music

Michael Roe proves he still has it

MUSIC | New albums from the 77s and Lost Dogs

New and noteworthy

MUSIC | Four recent albums reviewed

Masterworks

Grief resolved in Christ

MASTERWORKS | Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene

Quest

Worship of the living God

QUEST | Gregory Wilbur | Four books that shaped my thinking


NOTEBOOK
Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE | Birding is attracting a new, younger flock of enthusiasts

Money

MONEY | USPS needs help to stay afloat

Health

HEALTH | The persistent problem of lead poisoning

Religion

RELIGION | AI pastors raise financial and theological concerns

Sports

SPORTS | Pro softball and baseball leagues create new opportunities for female athletes

Politics

POLITICS | Republicans reap redistricting woes

Law

LAW | Recent damage awards may signal changes ahead for internet platforms