Conservatives: The Culture is Not as Bad as You Think
The article discusses the perception of American culture among conservatives, suggesting that it may not be as negative as often claimed. The author highlights recent cultural events, including a book festival and an art museum visit, as evidence of a vibrant cultural scene. It argues that conservatives should engage more with culture rather than solely complain about it.
- ▪The Gaithersburg Book Festival featured a wide range of topics and celebrated literature.
- ▪Glenstone, a modern art museum, offers a holistic experience of art and landscape.
- ▪The author is hosting an Anti-Communist Film Festival to encourage young filmmakers.
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| Original publisher | HotAir |
| Canonical URL | https://hotair.com/mark-judge/2026/05/19/conservatives-the-culture-is-not-as-bad-as-you-think-n3815080 |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 18:15:00 -0400 |
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| Last seen | 2026-05-19T22:22:41.324Z |
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Conservatives: The Culture is Not as Bad as You Think Mark Judge 6:15 PM | May 19, 2026 AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File Conservatives frequently point out that the media, Hollywood, and the coastal elites don’t cover or understand regular people. But is this also true of conservatives? Have we also retreated into our bunkers? When was the last time Matt Walsh went to a bookstore, a movie, or an art gallery? Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); I recently attended the Gaithersburg Book Festival. It’s one of the premier book festivals in America, and this year was no exception.
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