March 25, 2013

This issue featured Andrew Ferguson's cover story on philosopher Thomas Nagel, examining why so many academics were condemning the renowned professor for his controversial ideas. The magazine also devoted substantial attention to Obamacare implementation, with pieces by Matthew Continetti on the law's arrival, Mark Hemingway on union disenchantment with the healthcare reform, and Terry Eastland analyzing another constitutional challenge to the legislation. Additional coverage included Joseph Bottum's profile of the newly elected Pope Francis, an Argentinian Jesuit, and Michael Warren's report on Republican outreach to Protestant Hispanic voters.