Nathanael Blake
Fellow
Nathanael Blake, Ph.D. is a Fellow in the Life and Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His first book, Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All, was published by Ignatius Press in Spring 2025. As a cultural commentator, Dr. Blake has published hundreds of articles at outlets including Public Discourse, World Opinions, The Federalist, Catholic World Report, and the University Bookman.
Nathanael Blake, Ph.D. is a Fellow in the Life and Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His first book, Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All, was published by Ignatius Press in Spring 2025. As a cultural commentator, Dr. Blake has published hundreds of articles at outlets including Public Discourse, World Opinions, The Federalist, Catholic World Report, and the University Bookman.
His research interests include American political theory, Christian political thought, and the intersection of natural law and philosophical hermeneutics. His published scholarship includes, among others, work on Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Alasdair MacIntyre, and Soren Kierkegaard.
Dr. Blake grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and received an undergraduate degree in microbiology with a chemistry minor from Oregon State University. After working as a writer and editor in the pro-life movement, he enrolled in graduate studies at the Catholic University of America, earning a doctorate in political theory. His dissertation was titled: “Natural Law and History: The Use and Abuse of Practical Reason.” Blake was a Richard M. Weaver Fellow of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and taught American Government at Wheeling Jesuit University.
An evangelical Christian, Blake helps lead worship at his church—he particularly enjoys playing old hymns on double bass.
Why they hate homeschooling
Nathanael Blake
It’s not complicated: They just hate homeschooling. That’s why, in a recent episode of popular left-wing podcast I’ve Had It, host…
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WORLD / July 21, 2026
C.S. Lewis and Gender Ideology
Nathanael Blake
C.S. Lewis can’t fix everything. It is tempting to try, though. Lewis was a wise and learned man with a…
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Kirk Center / July 19, 2026
Causing little ones to stumble
Nathanael Blake
We’re gonna need more millstones. The Presbyterian Church (USA) has now endorsed child mutilation, and it’s done so by official action….
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WORLD / July 16, 2026
How Trump Can Shut Down The Export Of Trafficked American Babies To China
Nathanael Blake
We should stop selling American babies. Regardless of the flaws in the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on birthplace citizenship, it…
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The Federalist / July 13, 2026
They can’t “keep it gay”
Nathanael Blake
Keep it gay. That’s the plea of Matthew Vines, author of God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support…
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WORLD / July 8, 2026
Trillionaires Like Elon Musk Aren’t A Problem For America, Envious Leftists Are
Nathanael Blake
The billionaires are not the problem, and neither is the trillionaire — but Democrats disagree. There are incessant denunciations of billionaires from…
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The Federalist / July 6, 2026
What A 20-Year-Old Convertible With A Broken Roof Taught Me About The Good Life
Nathanael Blake
Last year, having reached 40 years of age, I bought a convertible. It was a great decision. This may seem…
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The Federalist / June 29, 2026
Will it be violence on the streets or Christian revival in hearts?
Nathanael Blake
England has been in uproar over the murder of Henry Nowak. What has most outraged people is that when police arrived on…
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WORLD / June 24, 2026
Why Americans Are Falling Out Of Love With LGBT ‘Pride’
Nathanael Blake
Same-sex marriage is not on the rocks — yet. But the LGBT triumphalism of a few years ago is receding….
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The Federalist / June 16, 2026
Sex and a just society
Nathanael Blake
A revival of Christian sexual morality would be the best way to achieve a more just society—and even the goals that progressives say they want
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WORLD Opinions / June 5, 2026