The Military Is Being Forced to Plan for an Unthinkable Betrayal
Attacking an ally would be a perversion of everything the armed forces have been trained to do.
Ideas
Trump’s Letter to Norway Should Be the Last Straw
Will Republicans in Congress ever step in?
Welfare Fraud Is a Problem—For Democrats
Safeguarding the social safety net is essential for keeping it.
Those Who Try to Erase History Will Fail
Montgomery shows what’s possible when museums aren’t subject to capricious executive orders.
‘Looksmaxxing’ Reveals the Depth of the Crisis Facing Young Men
The most narcissistic corner of the internet is having a moment.
How to Understand Trump’s Obsession With Greenland
Erratic though the president may sound, the Trumpian worldview is comprehensible.
America vs. the World
President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure.
Trump Doesn’t Want Legal Immigrants Either
New limits reflect sloppy reasoning and a desire for collective punishment.
My Students Write Their Papers Backwards
My job is to help them move beyond their assumptions, in literature and everything else.
The End of the Underdog in College Football
In 2026, the best teams are no miracle.