The Creator of the AR-15 Didn’t See This Coming
Eugene Stoner wanted to design a modern rifle for the U.S. military. Today, it’s a weapon of choice for mass shooters.
Ideas
The Origins of the Socialist Slur
Reconstruction-era opponents of racial equality popularized the charge that protecting civil rights would amount to the end of capitalism.
Where the New Identity Politics Went Wrong
Don’t let right-wing culture warriors obscure the fact that some ideas behind this progressive ideology have genuine problems.
The Supreme Court Needs to Make a Call on Trump’s Eligibility
The question of the former president’s possible disqualification needs to be resolved sooner or later. Sooner is better than later.
The Coming Attack on an Essential Element of Women’s Freedom
No-fault divorce has improved the lives of millions. Now some extreme Republicans want to abandon it.
How We Got ‘Democracy Dies in Darkness’
And other stories from eight years running The Washington Post
Trump Floats the Idea of Executing Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley
The former president is inciting violence against the nation’s top general. America’s response is distracted and numb.
Lincoln’s Lessons
Don’t let the art of democracy go out of fashion.
The Republican Betrayal of PEPFAR
How did one of President George W. Bush’s signature triumphs become a conservative target?
All the Little Caesars
If we recognize strongmen’s incendiary showmanship, we always have a chance of ridding ourselves of them.