The Beacon of Democracy Goes Dark
For nearly 250 years, America promoted freedom and equality abroad, even when it failed to live up to those ideals itself. Not anymore.
Ideas
One Era Ends in Gaza, and Another Begins
A moment for radical hope
Stop Lowering the Flag
The symbol of public mourning loses its meaning when it’s used too much.
Can a Murderer Earn Redemption?
In a new book, John J. Lennon presses two cases: that his is a work of legitimate journalism, and that this makes him something more than a killer.
The Existential Heroism of the Israeli Hostages
The release of the remaining October 7 captives shows that hope can survive even in the darkest hole.
The Rabbi Who Negotiated With the Terrorist
What I learned about my faith from a hostage crisis at a Texas synagogue
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.