Jay Nordlinger
@jaynordlinger.bsky.social
Senior resident fellow, the Renew Democracy Initiative. Music critic, The New Criterion. Substack: Onward and Upward.
In this centennial week, I have been publishing some correspondence with William F. Buckley Jr. This is for the pleasure -- "delectation," Bill might say -- of my friends and readers (who overlap). It is also for Bill. And, well, me. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
Life with Bill, Part IV
Revisiting William F. Buckley Jr.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
In this centennial week, I have been publishing some correspondence with William F. Buckley Jr. This is for the pleasure -- "delectation," Bill might say -- of my friends and readers (who overlap). It is also for Bill. And, well, me. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
In a store, I said to the cashier -- an older lady -- "Happy Thanksgiving." She said, "Happy holidays to you, too." I don't think this was "political correctness." I think it is simply ingrained on the American tongue. (Maybe it can become un-ingrained.)
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
In a store, I said to the cashier -- an older lady -- "Happy Thanksgiving." She said, "Happy holidays to you, too." I don't think this was "political correctness." I think it is simply ingrained on the American tongue. (Maybe it can become un-ingrained.)
To me, the Intrepid at night always looks like a Bomb Pop.
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
To me, the Intrepid at night always looks like a Bomb Pop.
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Spurred by the Buckley centennial, I have been publishing some correspondence between us. If you had forgotten what Bill Buckley was like, you'll be reminded. If you never knew him (in any fashion) -- you'll love him. Here is Part III. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
Life with Bill, Part III
Revisiting William F. Buckley Jr.
www.jaynordlinger.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Spurred by the Buckley centennial, I have been publishing some correspondence between us. If you had forgotten what Bill Buckley was like, you'll be reminded. If you never knew him (in any fashion) -- you'll love him. Here is Part III. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
Something to be read and absorbed. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Something to be read and absorbed. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Spurred by the Buckley centennial, I have been publishing some correspondence between us. If you had forgotten what Bill Buckley was like, you'll be reminded. If you never knew him (in any fashion) -- you'll love him. Here is Part III. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
Life with Bill, Part III
Revisiting William F. Buckley Jr.
www.jaynordlinger.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Spurred by the Buckley centennial, I have been publishing some correspondence between us. If you had forgotten what Bill Buckley was like, you'll be reminded. If you never knew him (in any fashion) -- you'll love him. Here is Part III. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
It was an honor to talk with this elegant, strong lady. She became an activist — full-time — when the Chinese dictatorship threw her sister into their gulag. The persecution of the Uyghurs — which is genocide by acknowledged measures — is a worldwide emergency.
RDI Frontline Fellow Rushan Abbas joins RDI Senior Fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social on the latest episode of FOFCON Pod.
Rushan speaks out on China’s repression and the fight for Uyghur freedom—and answers the critical question: what must democracies, and ordinary people, do?
Rushan speaks out on China’s repression and the fight for Uyghur freedom—and answers the critical question: what must democracies, and ordinary people, do?
FOFCON Pod: The Fight for Uyghur Freedom
Rushan Abbas speaks out on China’s repression and the global fight for Uyghur freedom.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It was an honor to talk with this elegant, strong lady. She became an activist — full-time — when the Chinese dictatorship threw her sister into their gulag. The persecution of the Uyghurs — which is genocide by acknowledged measures — is a worldwide emergency.
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A hundred years ago -- on November 24, 1925 -- William F. Buckley Jr. was born. Yesterday, I began a series on him, which publishes some correspondence between us. Today's installment is Part II. So grateful for this marvelous man and friend. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
Life with Bill, Part II
Revisiting William F. Buckley Jr.
www.jaynordlinger.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A hundred years ago -- on November 24, 1925 -- William F. Buckley Jr. was born. Yesterday, I began a series on him, which publishes some correspondence between us. Today's installment is Part II. So grateful for this marvelous man and friend. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
You’ve heard of “home on the range”? Well, this is “sunset on the (golf) range.”
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
You’ve heard of “home on the range”? Well, this is “sunset on the (golf) range.”
From Kevin D. Williamson, an opening sentence that will linger in the memory: "More drag queens, sure, but fewer slaves -- the moral trajectory of Western civilization is not *entirely* in the direction of failure, you know." Essay altogether: 👍. thedispatch.com/newsletter/w...
Against Nostalgia
Postliberals’ wishcasting is really just their misremembering.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
From Kevin D. Williamson, an opening sentence that will linger in the memory: "More drag queens, sure, but fewer slaves -- the moral trajectory of Western civilization is not *entirely* in the direction of failure, you know." Essay altogether: 👍. thedispatch.com/newsletter/w...
A hundred years ago -- on November 24, 1925 -- William F. Buckley Jr. was born. Yesterday, I began a series on him, which publishes some correspondence between us. Today's installment is Part II. So grateful for this marvelous man and friend. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
Life with Bill, Part II
Revisiting William F. Buckley Jr.
www.jaynordlinger.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A hundred years ago -- on November 24, 1925 -- William F. Buckley Jr. was born. Yesterday, I began a series on him, which publishes some correspondence between us. Today's installment is Part II. So grateful for this marvelous man and friend. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
In the last several years, something weird has happened: the verb “to malign” has been misunderstood as “to criticize” — as in a sports article I read this morning: “But a previously maligned Cowboys defense denied the Eagles points on eight straight possessions.” Do something!
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
In the last several years, something weird has happened: the verb “to malign” has been misunderstood as “to criticize” — as in a sports article I read this morning: “But a previously maligned Cowboys defense denied the Eagles points on eight straight possessions.” Do something!
At the Metropolitan Opera, activists disrupted a performance of “Carmen” in order to protest David Koch (who died in 2019). What deserves protest is that production of “Carmen,” which is alien to the opera that Bizet wrote. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/a...
Security Lapse Allowed Protesters to Disrupt Performance, Met Opera Says
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November 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
At the Metropolitan Opera, activists disrupted a performance of “Carmen” in order to protest David Koch (who died in 2019). What deserves protest is that production of “Carmen,” which is alien to the opera that Bizet wrote. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/a...
Mrs. Clinton began her political involvement as a "Goldwater Girl." Obviously, she still has some Goldwater in her -- maybe more than the Republican Party and broad swaths of the American Right do. History is interesting (all too).
With his ultimatum that Ukraine surrender to Russia, Trump finally wins a prize:
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Mrs. Clinton began her political involvement as a "Goldwater Girl." Obviously, she still has some Goldwater in her -- maybe more than the Republican Party and broad swaths of the American Right do. History is interesting (all too).
Maybe someone could tell me: When it comes to the Ukraine war, and the struggle of Ukrainians to keep their country, what is the difference between the position of Vance, Orbán, et al., and that of Putin and the Kremlin, i.e., the aggressor? I don't see "daylight."
November 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Maybe someone could tell me: When it comes to the Ukraine war, and the struggle of Ukrainians to keep their country, what is the difference between the position of Vance, Orbán, et al., and that of Putin and the Kremlin, i.e., the aggressor? I don't see "daylight."
An AI-powered "Ring" at Bayreuth? Yes. My friend @antoineleboyer.bsky.social has the scoop. open.spotify.com/episode/1GVv...
#78 - Reinvention at the Bayreuth Festival: The First AI powered Ring des Nibelungen
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November 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
An AI-powered "Ring" at Bayreuth? Yes. My friend @antoineleboyer.bsky.social has the scoop. open.spotify.com/episode/1GVv...
There is an old, familiar phrase: "the anatomy of a lie." I see how Trump and his people have implanted the lie that Zelensky and the Ukrainians are ungrateful for American aid. This lie lives in the breasts, and on the tongues, of millions. Amazing, and infuriating.
November 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
There is an old, familiar phrase: "the anatomy of a lie." I see how Trump and his people have implanted the lie that Zelensky and the Ukrainians are ungrateful for American aid. This lie lives in the breasts, and on the tongues, of millions. Amazing, and infuriating.
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This week marks the centennial of William F. Buckley Jr. (born on 11/24/25). Today, I begin a series, in which I publish some correspondence with him, affording glimpses of him. He meant a great deal to me, as to many. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
Life with Bill, Part I
Revisiting William F. Buckley Jr.
www.jaynordlinger.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This week marks the centennial of William F. Buckley Jr. (born on 11/24/25). Today, I begin a series, in which I publish some correspondence with him, affording glimpses of him. He meant a great deal to me, as to many. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
Some warm mid-morning light. And a lady was nice enough to wear a striking orange hat.
November 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Some warm mid-morning light. And a lady was nice enough to wear a striking orange hat.
This week marks the centennial of William F. Buckley Jr. (born on 11/24/25). Today, I begin a series, in which I publish some correspondence with him, affording glimpses of him. He meant a great deal to me, as to many. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
Life with Bill, Part I
Revisiting William F. Buckley Jr.
www.jaynordlinger.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This week marks the centennial of William F. Buckley Jr. (born on 11/24/25). Today, I begin a series, in which I publish some correspondence with him, affording glimpses of him. He meant a great deal to me, as to many. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/life-with-...
A peaceful, warmish evening, here in ol' New York.
November 23, 2025 at 3:05 AM
A peaceful, warmish evening, here in ol' New York.
In Central Park, late autumn.
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
In Central Park, late autumn.
Can you blame anyone for confusing a Kremlin wish list with a Trump "peace plan"?
November 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Can you blame anyone for confusing a Kremlin wish list with a Trump "peace plan"?
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Earlier this week, Larry Summers, embroiled in the Epstein matter, said, "I am deeply ashamed of my actions ..." This prompted an essay by me on this interesting topic, shame. It is published in @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social. See what you think. thedispatch.com/article/sham...
More Shame, Please
On the uses, and virtue, of shame.
thedispatch.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Earlier this week, Larry Summers, embroiled in the Epstein matter, said, "I am deeply ashamed of my actions ..." This prompted an essay by me on this interesting topic, shame. It is published in @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social. See what you think. thedispatch.com/article/sham...
Earlier this week, Larry Summers, embroiled in the Epstein matter, said, "I am deeply ashamed of my actions ..." This prompted an essay by me on this interesting topic, shame. It is published in @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social. See what you think. thedispatch.com/article/sham...
More Shame, Please
On the uses, and virtue, of shame.
thedispatch.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Earlier this week, Larry Summers, embroiled in the Epstein matter, said, "I am deeply ashamed of my actions ..." This prompted an essay by me on this interesting topic, shame. It is published in @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social. See what you think. thedispatch.com/article/sham...