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.
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.
Articles
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
Articles
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.
Articles
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.
Articles
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.
Articles
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.
Articles
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.
Articles
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
Articles
WORLD Opinions / March 19, 2026