Lions Led by Donkeys
The U.S. is fighting Iran under the worst wartime political leadership America has ever had.
Ideas
Trump Is Flailing on Iran
He can’t scare Iran and reassure the markets at the same time. But he’s trying.
People Are Thinking About Looksmaxxing All Wrong
The fake trend is a real expression of the internet’s drive toward extremism.
Does the Constitution Protect This Congresswoman From Trump?
LaMonica McIver of New Jersey is arguing that the Department of Justice can’t prosecute her for an incident last May at an ICE facility.
The Supreme Court Has Heard This One Before
Fringe elements of American society have never accepted that birthright citizenship is the law of the land.
Who Gets to Live in a Single-Family Home?
The housing bill now in Congress may seek to increase the housing supply—but not for renters.
Marc Andreessen’s Mistake
The ability to understand, recognize, and label your own emotions is a necessary part of living a fulfilling life.
The Man Who Thought He Could Keep AI Safe
Demis Hassabis has devoted his life to advancing a technology he thinks could destroy the world.
Mutual Assured Energy Destruction
Wrecking oil infrastructure is easy; rebuilding it is hard.
Nick Fuentes’s Strategy Is Working
Viral clips of the far-right white supremacist are growing his audience.