July 4, 2016

This July 4/11 issue featured Joseph Loconte's exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's connection to the Battle of the Somme as its summer reading cover story. The issue also included Jay Cost's analysis of Donald Trump's difficulty articulating a coherent party message, Charlotte Allen's debunking of the 'Jesus' Wife' papyrus claim, and Stephen Moore's critique of Hillary Clinton's proposed stimulus policies. The magazine covered contemporary political challenges alongside historical and cultural commentary, examining themes ranging from transportation policy to anti-terror successes and literary figures.