Foreign Leaders Face the Trump Test
His approach to global relations is already putting leaders in a difficult position.
Judge Cannon Comes to Trump’s Aid, Again
The president-elect would rather Jack Smith’s report never sees the light of day. Luckily for him, he has an ally.
The Political Logic of Trump’s International Threats
Renaming the Gulf of Mexico is a lot simpler than building the wall.
Trump Is Facing a Catastrophic Defeat in Ukraine
If Ukraine falls, it will be hard to spin as anything but a debacle for the United States, and for its president.
My Phone-Call Anxiety Is Out of Control
I fear I’m on the road to serious isolation.
Political Whiplash in the American Southwest
A national monument gets squeezed and stretched and squeezed again.
Americans With Dementia Are Grieving Social Media
With its visual interface and constant updates, the social web is a nightmare for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of cognitive decline.
How Sherlock Holmes Broke Copyright Law
Adaptations of Holmes stories are exploding now that the detective is in the public domain. Critics believe it should have happened decades ago.
The Great Crypto Crash
Trump will usher in a speculative frenzy.
The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
The Coming Assault on Birthright Citizenship
The Constitution is absolutely clear on this point, but will that matter?
The Truth About NIMBYs
The political psychology of opposition to new housing
Trump’s Rule-Breaking Keeps Working
His comeback can be attributed to his keen understanding of the nebulous nature of rules.
Welcome Back to the ‘Tough Times’ Era
At last night’s Golden Globes, nobody had much to say about the presidential election—or politics at all.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the president-elect’s legal troubles.
The Agony of Texting With Men
Many guys are bad at messaging their friends back—and it might be making them more lonely.
Welcome to the Burning ’20s
America is in the middle of a decade of dangerous instability.
Climate Models Can’t Explain What’s Happening to Earth
Global warming is moving faster than the best models can keep a handle on.
You’ll Never Get Off the Dinner Treadmill
There’s no such thing as an easy weeknight meal.
The Global Outrage Machine Skips the Uyghurs
China grandstands about Gaza while repressing a Muslim community within its own borders. Hardly anyone seems to notice.
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