Recent articles in Enter Stage Right
The many benefits of Trump's Ukraine peace plan: Howard Richman argues that US President Donald Trump's framework for a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine isn't perfect, but it does bring many pluses for the battered nation and its people
After decades of easy money, young people can't fathom normal interest rates: Mike Maharrey argues that the past few decades have seen abnormally low interest rates and massive amounts of money pumped into the economy. Today's reality, he writes, is shocking to people who have never seen otherwise
Some thoughts on the traditional context of romance, marriage, and sexuality (Part Two): Mark Wegierski observes the rise of "familialism"
Don't fall for the spin and fake studies, the left is more violent than the right: For decades, if not longer, the left has been making use of violence in their campaign to advance their agenda in America -- a history and reality that some are now trying to retcon, argues Rachel Alexander
The bureaucratic charade of UN climate conferences: COP30 recently wrapped up in Brazil, an expensive exercise which damages the environment and accomplishes nothing, writes Tom Harris, and hopefully one not long for the world
"Pride" flag flies (in victory?) over now-purplish ex-Catholic church in small-town USA: Selwyn Duke recently visited some old haunts that he frequented back in the day and came across quite a surprise when he found a former Catholic church that he had occasionally attended
Islamic socialism takes on the West: The question is whether Americans will recognize that Islamic socialism, like all Marxist projects of creative destruction, represents a fundamental threat to the liberal democratic values that undergird Western civilization, writes Tirza Shorr
Saudi Arabia holds the key to Middle East peace – but the window is closing fast: Success would hand President Trump a once-in-a-generation foreign policy triumph, while redefining Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's global legacy and delivering the first truly stable Middle East in generations, argues Mehrdad Marty Youssefiani
Some thoughts on the traditional context of romance, marriage, and sexuality (Part One): Mark Wegierski begins a highly important series of pieces exploring why traditional societies maintained conservative, structured sexual norms historically
The Blue-Green Axis: Much more than a dalliance: More than a few have wondered how New York City could elect a mayor who was both a Muslim and a communist -- two groups one would think are opposed -- but Todd C. Gregory and Erik Gregory argue that the alliance makes philosophical sense
Trump turning 'Arctic Frost' around on perpetrators: With proof now that the Biden administration colluded with local prosecutors who targeted those questioned the 2020 election, Donald Trump is set to strike back, writes Rachel Alexander
'Tis the season for TDS family fractures: At the end of the year, when families gather to celebrate and give thanks, unfortunately, some gatherings reveal broken relationships for reasons that were inconceivable a decade ago, writes Mark Alexander
An analysis Mikie Sherrill's utility price freeze plan: Mikie Sherrill ran, and in part won, the governorship of New Jersey promising to freeze utility prices. Josiah Crabtree doesn't think much of her plan
The ESG ROI reckoning is coming: Corporations have been spending big on ESG for years -- whatever the reason -- but Stefan Padfield says questions are beginning to be raised as to what they're actually getting for their money
Productivity, GDP per capita, and babies: Politicians, pundits and experts of every flavour is bemoaning the continually falling birthrates of the West...but is it actually a problem? Abigail Zhu weighs in on the matter
Elinor Ostrom on her Nobel Prize speech: Nobel Prize winner and economist Elinor Ostrom argued that small communities could allocate their resources far more effectively than governments and the market. Ellie Pewett says the real world proved her correct
Milton Friedman's Free to Choose: "Cradle to Grave": The welfare state ostensibly has noble goals, writes Hudson Murphy, but reality has generally proved them to be mostly a failure
Debt black hole putting increasing stress on American consumers: Consumer debt hit its highest levels since early 2020, writes Mike Maharrey, and Americans are beginning to feel the pressure of multiple pain points beginning to converge
Is the West trying to whitewash Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa?: It is difficult to watch so many states compete over how best to whitewash al-Sharaa's image and ingratiate themselves with a man who was never elected by his people, and heading a regime still legally designated as a terrorist organization, says Yoni Ben Menachem
Looking at the structural problems of Canadian conservatism at the end of 2025 (Part Three): Mark Wegierski looks at the media and the academy
How the left targets the most ethical conservatives with bogus lawfare: Conservatives have been under legal fire thanks to the left using the justice system as a weapon. Rachel Alexander explains how the game is often played
Website updates you'll (hopefully) notice: ESR has been plugging along since the 1990s...time for some minor changes
Slowing credit card spending likely reflects growing consumer debt stress: The numbers don't lie and they spell increasing debt pressure on Americans, writes Mike Maharrey, and it probably won't get better
An analysis of Mamdani's supermarket plan: Zohran Mamdani has made a lot of promises, including government non-profit grocery stories. How will he accomplish his goals? Heavier taxation and a lot of money, writes Timothy Jones
Are you a 'Christian Nationalist'?: To be clear, Mark Alexander says if Christians who exercise their First Amendment rights to shape culture and politics are being labeled "Christian Nationalists" — count him in
When culture overrules Christ: What the Virginia election reveals about the black church: Dr. Eric Wallace argues that the recent election in Virginia proves that many in the black community publicly proclaim their Christianity, but when it comes to voting, ignore that completely
COP-30 insanity vs the global tide of climate and energy reality: Paul Driessen report that climate grifters are in Brazil at this very moment for the latest climate gabfest...but they face new challenges
