Thanks for sharing this, Bethel! A few ideas from history to pitch for 2026:
The obvious - America’s 250th. Perhaps take a deep dive into history, and share your thoughts on how the founding fathers would view the republic today, if they left any hints?
Less obvious:
Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson’s friendship (?) and the significance of both dying July 4, 1826
In 1976 Bruce Jenner won his first and only gold medal during the US bicentennial year. Maybe reflect on that - and how Bruce and the rest of us arrived to today - at some point?
25th anniversary of September 11. I think you and I are of similar age. How did this event fundamentally shape our lives?
"My proposal is that Fuentes is relegated to the fringe because he’s a politically incorrect Nazi, while Hanania is courted by mainstream media because he’s a respectable Nazi."
That makes a lot of sense to me. Each in their own way helps the overall "cause" because the non-PC have their guy and the PC have their guy but both get to embrace the antisemitism that really matters to them.
Happy New Year, and I look forward to your work in 2026.
Thanks for sharing this, Bethel! A few ideas from history to pitch for 2026:
The obvious - America’s 250th. Perhaps take a deep dive into history, and share your thoughts on how the founding fathers would view the republic today, if they left any hints?
Less obvious:
Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson’s friendship (?) and the significance of both dying July 4, 1826
In 1976 Bruce Jenner won his first and only gold medal during the US bicentennial year. Maybe reflect on that - and how Bruce and the rest of us arrived to today - at some point?
25th anniversary of September 11. I think you and I are of similar age. How did this event fundamentally shape our lives?
Bethel - those pictures turned out great! So glad I got to spend time with you at the conference and I hope to continue to enjoy your work in 2026!
A Wonderful recap of a Year of Wonderful writing, Bethel. We are looking forward to reading your work in the New Year! - William
"My proposal is that Fuentes is relegated to the fringe because he’s a politically incorrect Nazi, while Hanania is courted by mainstream media because he’s a respectable Nazi."
That makes a lot of sense to me. Each in their own way helps the overall "cause" because the non-PC have their guy and the PC have their guy but both get to embrace the antisemitism that really matters to them.
Happy New Year, and I look forward to your work in 2026.