A Remarkable School-Choice Experiment
Are principals the key to improving schools?
MAGA World’s Reckless Point-Scoring
Prominent Republicans turned up the temperature within minutes of Saturday’s shooting.
‘What the Heck Just Happened?’
The moment inside the convention hall when we learned—abruptly—that Donald Trump had chosen J. D. Vance
Judge Cannon Has Gotten It Completely Wrong
In dismissing the classified-documents case, she is ignoring both practical history and legal precedent.
The Long Simmer of Political Violence in America
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump could be the moment that pulls America back from the edge—but it isn’t likely to be.
The Next Republican Leader
In choosing J. D. Vance as his running mate, Trump has signaled what he hopes will be the future of the GOP.
The Remarkable Charisma of Shelley Duvall
The late Duvall was made for the screen—and for playing quietly resilient female characters.
Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons, and the Joys of Eccentricity
The deaths of two inimitable 1980s figures are a reminder that our world needs more cheerful weirdos.
Elon Musk Is Making a Bad Situation Worse
The X owner’s response to the attack on Trump shows the danger of absolute power.
The Worst Is Not Inevitable
Today’s political polarization is toxic, but Americans have survived even more tumultuous times.
An Astonishing Ruling in Trump’s Classified-Documents Case
Even if Aileen Cannon’s decision is eventually overturned, it is sure to delay proceedings yet again.
Joe Biden Tries to Calm the Waters
Will Donald Trump do the same?
Why Parents Don’t Mind If Their Kids Don’t Marry
The calculus of what makes for “happily ever after” has shifted.
Congress Accidentally Legalized Weed Six Years Ago
When lawmakers voted to allow hemp production in 2018, they quietly opened the door to legal THC in all 50 states.
Five Questions for the Secret Service
The agency had one job—and failed.
The Trump Shooting Conspiracies Outpaced Reality
It took mere minutes for unsubstantiated theories to take over.
A Legendary American Photograph
The photo of Trump after the attempt on his life is a badly needed window into the MAGA mindset.
The Gunman and the Would-Be Dictator
Violence stalks the president who has rejoiced in violence to others.
Lower the Volume
Our country cannot afford for politics to become so lethally personal.
Cornucopia
A poem for Sunday