Recent Articles By Alan

Twilight of the Right

George Washington: This general did his homework

The Man Who Roused America to Revolt

Freedom of Inquiry — The only societies in which true science has ever thrived are those based on classical liberalism.

Uncouth, Unheeded

Grave Matters —The surprising origins and enduring importance of Arlington National Cemetery.

Lady Liberty’s Path to America

Fractions and Free Men

McCain’s pride is a dangerous vice — John McCain’s pride in his accomplishments bespeaks an unfortunate tendency in American public life

The high road to the White House — Americans want their president to be a saint, but the person in the Oval Office was never meant to be a moral leader

George Washington: A common man among uncommon founders

Richmond.com — Virginia Has Been Comical for Centuries

Wall Street Journal — Light Horse Harry Lee Review Wedded to His Sword

Wall Street Journal — A Revolutionary Life Review a Brawling Upstart and His Victory

Wall Street Journal — Railbirds Are All The Same Even Long Lost Russian Counts

Virginia Living — Mark Twain FFV America’s Beloved Author Old Dominion

Virginia Living — Snow Country

Virginia Living — In The Midnight Hour

Virginia Living — Shooting Stick

Virginia Living — Designing Presidents