The Rabbi Who Negotiated With the Terrorist
What I learned about my faith from a hostage crisis at a Texas synagogue
Ideas
Trump’s Dodgy Plan for TikTok
The details are murky, but it looks like the president is about to further enrich and empower his friends.
How Are We Still Fighting About Obamacare?
The ACA worked, but nobody seems to know it.
Trump’s Revenge Tour
The president is getting the indictments he wants, but the next phase will be much harder.
Trump’s Great Achievement
If the president succeeds in ending the Gaza war, he will deserve a gala night in Oslo.
Why María Corina Machado Deserved the Nobel Peace Prize
The Venezuelan opposition leader shows why participation matters.
Wake Up, Rip Van Winkle
Washington Irving’s story isn’t just about a very long nap. It’s about the making of America.
The Lincoln Way
How he used America’s past to rescue its future
What Is Colonial Williamsburg For?
Telling the full story of the town’s past is an easy way to make a lot of people mad.
What the Founders Would Say Now
They might be surprised that the republic exists at all.