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Ideas
A New Threat to Diversity at Elite Colleges
All eyes have been on the end of affirmative action, but an emerging bipartisan bill would bar wealthy colleges from accepting federal student loans, with major consequences.
Biden’s Smart Strategy for Outmaneuvering Bibi
Netanyahu has deftly navigated multiple Democratic presidents. Biden is trying to change that.
Why Trump Won’t Win
His threats to democracy make him dangerous. They also make him a weak candidate.
The Moral Decline of Elite Universities
Too much of academia cares little for universal human dignity, leaves no space for forgiveness, and exhibits no interest in shared progress.
Republicans Are Playing House
Yesterday’s vote to open an impeachment inquiry is one more example of the GOP’s pantomime of actual governance.
Why You Might Want to Toss Out Your Trophies
If mementos of personal triumphs are starting to make you feel like a has-been, you might be better off without them.
The Death of a Gun-Rights Warrior
Bob Owens was one of the firearms industry’s most prominent, passionate defenders. Then he turned his gun on himself.
Why This Math Professor Objects to Diversity Statements
What happens when the noble goal of social justice is invoked in ways that corrupt rather than improve?
The 2024 Election Already Isn’t Normal
One party heads toward a typical primary season. The other remains gripped by an authoritarian revenge fantasy.