Nathanael Blake

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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 

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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. 

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California’s Government Diaper Dispensary Serves Fraudsters, Not Families

Nathanael Blake

Yes, we should be skeptical of Newsom’s crony-run diaper giveaway, and here’s why.

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The Federalist / May 14, 2026

The abortion pill pushers

Nathanael Blake

Women’s health gets shoved aside in the drive for ever more DIY abortions

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WORLD Opinions / May 12, 2026

What Binds Marriage Forever?

Nathanael Blake

Only a revitalization of the richness of Christian marriage will suffice as a bulwark against the insanity, exploitation, and selfishness of the gender and sexual revolutions.

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The Public Discourse / May 5, 2026

The Pro-Life Movement Has An IVF Problem

Nathanael Blake

As Christians we are called to proclaim the truth that human life begins at conception, no matter how inconvenient or unpopular it may be.

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The Federalist / May 1, 2026

Evidence Young People Are Turning To Christianity Isn’t Anecdotal — It’s Real

Nathanael Blake

Even those who doubt the truth of Christianity should not be surprised at a religious resurgence. Here’s why.

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The Federalist / April 27, 2026

Liberals Won’t Confront Fraud Because They Still Believe Government Is The Solution

Nathanael Blake

Nicholas Kristof has pulled out the hoariest of boomer liberal tropes, asking what the money spent on war could buy if redirected to welfare.

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The Federalist / March 30, 2026

Mandatory abortions

Nathanael Blake

Writers argue that pregnant teens should have no choice but to abort their babies

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WORLD Opinions / March 30, 2026

How Saying No To IVF Is Saying Yes To Fruitfulness

Nathanael Blake

Leigh Snead’s recent book, ‘Infertile but Fruitful,’ provides a powerful Christian example for women struggling with infertility.

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The Federalist / March 26, 2026

Democrats Love Gun Control And Violent Criminals Because Both Can Punish You

Nathanael Blake

Democrats don’t want to put terrorists in prison or deport illegal aliens, but they’d love an excuse to put you away on a gun law technicality.

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The Federalist / March 20, 2026

Escape from Seattle

Nathanael Blake

The departure of Starbucks’ founder highlights what happens when the left controls a state for too long

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WORLD Opinions / March 19, 2026

Nonsense and heresy

Nathanael Blake

Don’t buy into James Talarico’s destructive claims about same-sex marriage and abortion

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WORLD Opinions / February 26, 2026

Why Are We So Pornsick?

Nathanael Blake

Forming young men will be a lot easier if we remove the filth that is choking out loving and flourishing complementary relationships between men and women.

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The Public Discourse / February 8, 2026