Confessions of a Republican Exile
A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.
Ideas
Point Nemo, the Most Remote Place on Earth
It’s the farthest place in the world from land. A lot seems to be going on there.
Rumors on X Are Becoming the Right’s New Reality
The site formerly known as Twitter has become the center of a fantastical political culture.
Get Off the Family Plan
For true satisfaction in life, you should feel you’ve fully earned your success.
What I Didn’t Understand About Political Lying
When I founded PolitiFact, I thought fact-checking would make politicians more truthful. We need to think bigger.
The Trump Believability Gap
Voters detest the things that Trump wants to do. But they just don’t believe he’ll follow through.
Hillels Are Under Attack
I have been heartbroken and horrified in recent months as the organization has become a regular target.
The Moment of Truth
The reelection of Donald Trump would mark the end of George Washington’s vision for the presidency—and the United States.
October 7 Created a Permission Structure for Anti-Semitism
What American Jews have experienced in the past year is both a pattern and a warning.
Yes, Third-Trimester Abortions Are Happening in America
Democrats tend to brush off questions about whether these abortions should be restricted.