America’s elites always seem a bit anxious about the fact that there are large numbers of sincere Christians and often feel compelled to explain why these believers are allegedly slowing America’s progress. The latest round features Pope Leo, The New York Times, and interpreters of conservatism for the Acela corridor: David Brooks and David French

Americans love their sports — always have, always will. Back in the good ol’ days, the seasons changed, and our sports changed with them. Summer meant pick-up games, wiffle ball, bikes, fishing, swimming. Nobody stressed over “skill progression” or whether we were following the right “player pathway.” We just played. We learned to win, to