Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump
The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his attempted coup.
Welcome to Pricing Hell
The ubiquitous rise of add-on fees and personalized pricing has turned buying stuff into a game you can’t win.
How the Biden Administration Messed Up FAFSA
An overloaded federal agency and an ambitious agenda derailed an entire class of students.
The Myth of the Mobile Millionaire
The notion that rich taxpayers will flee if the state comes for their money is mostly fiction.
The Man Who Died for the Liberal Arts
In 1942, aboard ship and heading for war, a young sailor—my uncle—wrote a letter home, describing and defining the principles he was fighting for.
The Coalition of the Malevolent
Iran’s attack on Israel is just one campaign in a much larger conflict.
What Will Netanyahu Do Now?
Iran has handed him an opportunity. Will he find a way to blow it?
What the Upper-Middle-Class Left Doesn’t Get About Inflation
Liberal politicians and economists don’t seem to recognize the everyday harms of rising costs.
Democracy Dies Behind Paywalls
The case for making journalism free—at least during the 2024 election
The O.J. Verdict Reconsidered
Simpson’s trial ruthlessly exposed America’s racial divide. Sadly, that legacy outlives him.
Women’s College Basketball Is a Worthy Investment
Show them the money.
The Worst Day of My Life Was the Day I Learned to Read
The celebrated filmmaker Errol Morris delivered this speech on receiving the Hitchens Prize.
The Truth About Organic Milk
Cows are suffering on even the most “humane” dairy farms.
Britain Is Leaving the U.S. Gender-Medicine Debate Behind
The Cass report challenges the scientific basis of medical transition for minors.
What the Perma-bears Get Wrong About the Stock Market
A sustained rally has led to fears of a tech bubble, but the doom-mongers are ignoring the economy’s strong fundamentals.
Jung’s Five Pillars of a Good Life
The great Swiss psychoanalyst left us a surprisingly practical guide to being happier.
The Crumbleys Are Being Scapegoated for America’s Gun Failures
A society that has refused to regulate guns is now punishing parents for not doing so on their own at home.
The 67-Hour Rule
Married couples are working as much as ever.
Israeli Rage Reaches New Levels
Protesters believe they cannot change Hamas, but they might be able to change their own government.
Arms Are Flying Off Their Hinges
Baseball is stuck in a velocity trap.
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