COMMENTARY MAGAZINE – MAY 2026 PREVIEW

May 2026 – Commentary Magazine

COMMENTARY MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Anti-Americanism Is a Disease‘ – Patriotism is the Cure by Charles Fain Lehman

Anti-Americanism Is a Disease

by Charles Fain Lehman

Think what you will about Donald Trump; no one can deny his flair. Take, for example, a segment of his State of the Union speech earlier this year. “I’m inviting every legislator to join with my administration in reaffirming a fundamental principle,” Trump said. “If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support: The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.”

What Victory Looks Like When Your Foe Won’t Surrender

by Jonathan Schanzer

The U.S. can win without Iran acknowledging it lost

Let Me Explain What an Enemy Is

by John Podhoretz

The Heaven and the Earth

by Meir Y. Soloveichik

America at 250: Our Lost Opportunity

by Robert Pondiscio

In 1976, a national celebration kindled my lifelong love of America. Can you imagine that today?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026

Thousands of Lebanese Try to Head Home After Truce

Hezbollah Avoids Mentioning Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire but Appears to Adhere to It

The 10-day truce removes a major obstacle to U.S.-Iran peace talks. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia, did not say whether it would accept the deal.

The Deal Buys Lebanon Time, but Not a Way Out

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Could Resume This Weekend

President Trump said on Thursday that he might travel to Pakistan if a deal to end the war was signed there.

Jesus Memes, Threats and a War in Iran: A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure

Trump Brushes Off Rising Fuel Prices