Vol. 21, No. 13
December 7, 2015
Cover Story
The Threat from 'Minnesota Men'
Where ISIS goes for American recruits
By Scott W. Johnson
Also in This Issue
- The Democrats' Boutique Issues — Fred Barnes
- The Disloyal Opposition — Jay Cost
- Who's Afraid of Campbell Brown? — Mark Hemingway
This issue of The Weekly Standard examined threats to national security and political discourse in America. Scott W. Johnson investigated how ISIS recruited American fighters from Minnesota, while Fred Barnes analyzed the Democrats' focus on boutique issues like climate change, and Jay Cost critiqued the nature of contemporary partisanship. The issue also featured winter reading recommendations spanning diverse topics including Henry Kissinger, the Medicis, Broadway, and golf, making it a substantial year-end edition addressing both serious policy concerns and cultural interests.