Bye-Bye, Jack Smith
Trump wins not just the White House but his freedom.
Ideas
What the Left Keeps Getting Wrong
Democrats should not dismiss Trump’s win as the result of sexism and racism alone.
Triumph of the Cynics
Is it possible to resensitize an electorate to scandal and cruelty?
How to Deal With Disappointment
Not getting what you want is an unavoidable part of life. The way you choose to handle it is what you can control.
There Is No Constitutional Mandate for Fascism
No matter what the Supreme Court says, the president is not a king.
This Is a Test
Can the country pass?
The Most Controversial Nobel Prize in Recent Memory
This year’s economics award reinforces a comforting but false story about democracy.
How to Get Through Election Day
Store up some enlightenment for the white-knuckle hours ahead.
My Hope for Palestine
There’s still a path to lasting peace. But we’ll need a new set of leaders.
The Institutions Failed
They didn’t hold during Trump’s first term. Don’t be fooled into a false sense of security.