William F. Buckley Jr.’s centenary arrives as free speech falters and truth-telling grows perilous—a reminder that every generation must fight anew for civilization’s soul.

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Buckley: The Life and the Revolution that Changed America, by Sam Tanenhaus, Random House, 1,040 pages, $40 For decades, William F. Buckley Jr.—journalist, editor, novelist, television host, mayoral ...

For decades, William F. Buckley Jr. was a one-of-a-kind character: an author and columnist, and a celebrity intellectual. He hosted a TV debate show, "Firing Line," and was often a guest on late night ...

Explore the life of William F. Buckley Jr., a pivotal figure in 20th-century American thought and culture. Renowned for his wit and influence, Buckley shaped modern conservatism, guided the national ...

William F. Buckley Jr. is widely known as one of the architects of modern conservatism in America. From its beginnings in 1966, Buckley's program “Firing Line” offered lively conversation and debate ...

According to James Baldwin, the demoralization of a Black person in America begins in early childhood. The writer and activist famously illustrated his point during a televised debate on Feb. 18, 1965 ...