COVID Revisionism Has Gone Too Far
If the center and left succumb to the view that “nothing worked,” no one will remain to defend sensible public-health measures the next time a pandemic comes around.
Ideas
Five Baha’i Lessons for a Happier Life
This 19th-century Persian religion has deep, humanistic teachings we can all benefit from.
What Trump Actually Wants From a Ukraine Deal
The president has one goal clearly in mind—and his fixation may benefit Kyiv.
Trump Has No (Legal) Power to Mess With the Election
But that won’t stop him from finding ways to make chaos.
The Dangerous Legal Strategy Coming for Our Books
Our picture book was pulled from library shelves in Florida. The argument being used to defend the ban threatens the right to read.
A Letter to America’s Discarded Public Servants
You all deserved better.
Trump Keeps Defending Russia
The president sees the Ukraine war through Kremlin-tinted glasses.
The Sword and the Book
Pete Hegseth is wrong to think that civilians have little role to play in military education.
Europe’s Free-Speech Problem
Republicans are right to criticize Europe for attacking free expression, even if that makes them hypocritical.
The End of Niche College Sports
Letting schools pay revenue-generating athletes is long overdue. If that means letting squash and water polo die, so be it.