Political and Cultural Commentator

Kenneth Davenport

2 articles 2008–2010

Kenneth Davenport is a writer who contributed commentary to The Weekly Standard between 2008 and 2010. His pieces for the magazine addressed political and cultural topics.

Shameful Silence

August 6, 2010 · Afghanistan, Kenneth G. Davenport, Blog

The cover of Time magazine shows the shocking image of a young Afghan girl named Aisha who was disfigured when her husband sliced off her nose and ears. But rather than serve as an example of intolerable spousal abuse, this is instead a sample of the Taliban's justice: Aisha’s husband was acting…

The Wrong Kind of Woman?

August 31, 2008 · Kenneth G. Davenport, Blog

Less than 24 hours after the historic selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate, a quick perusal of the National Organization of Women (NOW) website provides a telling window into the world of feminist politics. NOW is the largest feminist organization in the United States, claiming…