Congressional Republicans Might Set Off the Debt Bomb
Their new budget framework is the most irresponsible in modern history—and will put the American economy on a very dangerous trajectory.
Musk’s High-Tech Polygamy Is a Dead End
The billionaire’s vision of family is bad for women and children.
Inside the Fight Over Trump’s Foreign Policy
His administration is locked in a secret struggle over America’s role in the world.
Heads, Ukraine Loses. Tails, Russia Wins.
Trump is giving Putin what he wants and pushing Zelensky to accept it.
Trump’s Plan to Sell Out Ukraine to Russia
His proposal to end the war isn’t a peace plan—it’s a reward for aggression.
The ‘Profound’ Experience of Seeing a New Color
The ecstasy of “olo”
Ryan Coogler Didn’t Want to Hide Anymore
The director of Sinners knew that it was time to break out of his comfort zone.
Trump Is Vulnerable on Immigration
Democrats can move public opinion by highlighting the unpopular aspects of his agenda.
The Crises of Due Process
The David Frum Show speaks with former Acting Attorney General Peter Keisler about existential threats to the rule of law.
Tim Walz Looks Into the Void
Back on the trail with the guy who lost the last election
Why Has America Ignored Its Best Addiction Treatment?
Buprenorphine can stop cravings for opioids, yet its uptake in the U.S. has stagnated.
Two Murder Mysteries’ Surprising Window Into Human Genius
Why novelists love to imagine great historical figures as detectives
Tesla’s Remarkably Bad Quarter Is Even Worse Than It Looks
Reality is catching up with Elon Musk.
They Dreamed of Hitler
A newly reissued book documents the dreams of Germans living under the Nazis, charting totalitarianism’s power over the subconscious.
The Supreme Court Has No Army
The judiciary has some tools to enforce presidential compliance, but their effectiveness depends ultimately on the vigilance of the American people.
Good Job, MAHA
The food-dye crackdown is finally here.
What the Democratic Infighting Reveals
The party remains in a state of disunion—not only about their future, but about how to address the present catastrophe.
Progressive Christianity’s Bleak Future
Pope Francis leaves behind a Church that is moving away from the faith he championed.
Who Reads Entire Lawsuits for Fun?
Celebrity legal disputes are juicier than gossip, less stressful than true crime, and unavoidable on social media.
What to Read to Wrap Your Head Around the Climate Crisis
These visceral reported accounts will help readers better understand the new ecological status quo.
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