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David P. Deavel

Associate Professor of Theology, University of St. Thomas (Houston)

AMAC Staff Writing since 2022 @davidpdeavel

220

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Aug 23, 2026

Background

David P. Deavel teaches at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. A past Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute, he is a Senior Contributor at The Imaginative Conservative. Follow him on X (Twitter) @davidpdeavel.

Credentials

Areas of expertise

Catholic theology and thoughtConservative political and cultural commentaryJohn Henry Newman, G.K. Chesterton, and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn studiesEducation and higher education

Credentials

Associate Professor of Theology, University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas
Associate Editor, VoegelinView
Senior Contributor, The Imaginative Conservative
2019 Lincoln Fellow, Claremont Institute
Co-editor, 'Solzhenitsyn and American Culture: The Russian Soul in the West' (University of Notre Dame Press, 2020)
Former editor-in-chief, Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture
Writing in Catholic World Report, First Things, National Review, Wall Street Journal, and other outlets

Education

B.A., English and Philosophy — Calvin College
M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Theology — Fordham University

Awards

Acton Institute Novak Award (2013)

Editorial standards

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Reporting — page 5

220 articles

Faith

The War on Thanksgiving

The rise of “Friendsgiving” may seem harmless, but its growing popularity risks undermining Thanksgiving’s deeper meaning rooted in gratitude to God and national identity.

Nov 23, 2025

Politics

A Skunk by Any Other Name—MSNBC is Now MSNOW

MSNBC is now MS NOW, but a name change can’t save a network plagued by declining ratings, branding confusion, and partisan programming.

Nov 16, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Remembering the World War I Generation This Veterans Day

Once central to Veterans Day, World War I and its heroes fade from memory, though their sacrifice shaped America’s greatest generation.

Nov 11, 2025

Elections

Republicans Need to Win Women Voters, Not Blame Them

Blaming women for election losses is misguided. Conservatives must engage, understand, and earn their votes instead.

Nov 9, 2025

Faith

President Trump Works to Protect Nigerian Christians

President Trump has re-designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, vowing sanctions or even military action to stop Christian persecution.

Nov 2, 2025

Faith

The Sinister Crisis Ravaging America’s Young Men

A harrowing look into the growing crisis of pornography addiction and digital despair—and how Christians can respond with prayer, policy, and personal outreach.

Oct 26, 2025

Politics

Democrats’ “No Kings” Hypocrisy

Democrats’ “rules” don’t bind themselves—only their opponents. The “No Kings” rallies expose liberal hypocrisy and double standards.

Oct 19, 2025

Faith

How to Read Pope Leo’s Sermon on Loving the Poor

Pope Leo XIV’s Dilexi Te urges Christians to love and serve the poor, blending tradition with thoughtful reflection on faith, justice, and modern society.

Oct 12, 2025

Politics

Democrats Fear the Reaper, But Everyday Americans Will Cheer

President Trump is using humor and executive power during the Schumer Shutdown, turning AI parody videos and budget cuts into powerful political messages.

Oct 5, 2025

Politics

Blue-State Bureaucratic Swarms Are Devouring America

From LA to Minnesota, bureaucratic failures and fraud show how sprawling agencies devour taxpayer money and trust.

Sep 28, 2025

Politics

American Liberals Need a Reparations Plan

After years of dominating public discourse, liberals are now facing backlash for their own cancel culture. It's time for accountability—and reparations.

Sep 21, 2025