William Buckley

David Brooks Does a U-Turn

Jerry Weissman | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics


Jerry Weissman

In his column after the vice presidential debate last week, the New York Times' David Brooks, a man with deep respect for erudition, surprisingly wrot...

Former Publisher of William F. Buckley's National Review Backs Obama

Jackson Williams | Posted 09.18.2008 | Politics


Jackson Williams

Wick Allison is a lifelong conservative, and he starkly lays out his bona fides in the piece -- and they're impressive.

My Conversation with the Protégés of William F. Buckley, Jr.

Charlie Rose | Posted 03.12.2008 | Media


Charlie Rose

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Ira Glasser Remembers William F. Buckley, Jr.

Ira Glasser | Posted 03.12.2008 | Media


Ira Glasser

I have known more than a few people in my decades of public life who took exemplary positions on the abstract questions of human rights, but were terrible people privately. Buckley was the opposite.

My Conversation with Garry Wills about William F. Buckley, Jr.

Tavis Smiley | Posted 02.27.2008 | Politics


Tavis Smiley

2008-02-27-tavisgarrywills.jpg"He was always critical of aspects of the conservative movement and began to be critical of the Iraq War. He didn't like the religious right's fanaticism."

William F. Buckley Dead At 82

AP | HILLEL ITALIE | Posted 02.27.2008 | Politics


NEW YORK — William F. Buckley Jr., the erudite Ivy Leaguer and conservative herald who showered huge and scornful words on liberalism as he obse...