The Non-end of George Santos
An investigation into the New York congressman is a spicy read, but he still refuses to take responsibility.
Ideas
Why the Most Hated Man in Israel Might Stay in Power
Benjamin Netanyahu has a path to political survival.
The Nameless Children of Gaza
Nursing my Palestinian American baby in New York, I can’t stop thinking about all of the suffering thousands of miles away.
Why You Maybe Shouldn’t Write a Memoir
Talking about ourselves too much hurts our happiness—and can signal deeper problems.
Elon Musk’s Disturbing ‘Truth’
The billionaire affirmed the deadliest anti-Semitic conspiracy theory in recent American history.
The Word Genocide Has An Actual Meaning
Using legal terms in ways that either differ from or actually contradict their definitions erodes the power of international humanitarian law.
Why Activism Leads to So Much Bad Writing
Art and politics have very different agendas.
Why Older Socialists Are Quitting the DSA
The war in Gaza is tearing apart the organization.
David Cameron’s Desperate Return to British Politics
The default move by Britain’s Conservative Party, when in trouble, is to summon a posh bloke.
The Meaning of ‘Sir’ and ‘Ma’am’
“I’d assumed this practice was a manifestation of military decorum.”