The ‘Exciting Business Opportunity’ That Ruined Our Lives
Amway sold my family a life built on delusion.
Don’t Politicize Aviation Safety
The tragic airliner crash in Washington underscores the risks of cavalier changes to regulatory agencies.
There Is a Strategy Behind the Chaos
The drama over federal-grant spending this week isn’t mere disorganization; it’s part of a broader effort to remake the government from the inside.
It’s Not Amateur Hour Anymore
Trump’s team is savvy and has been planning to remake the federal government for years.
The Attack on Trans Rights Won’t End There
Once legal rights begin to fall, they fall for everyone.
What’s Guiding Trump’s Early Moves
Trump claims to be focused on national security, but the evidence suggests otherwise.
The Problem With $TRUMP
Democracy is for “we, the people”—not “them, the owners of memecoins.”
Birthright Citizenship Is a Sacred Guarantee
The attack on it is a violation of the nation’s post–Civil War rebirth.
The Worst Page on the Internet
Neal Agarwal distills digital life to its essence.
Just Say No to Terrible White LEDs
Those light bulbs make you look awful.
The Border Got Quieter, So Trump Had to Act
The president would rather exploit a free-for-all than manage migrant flows effectively.
Blind Partisanship Does Not Actually Help Trump
The president is surrounding himself with people who may be television-ready but are not prepared to lead the country.
My Last Trial
I’ve been fighting this charge for half my life.
A Christ-Lite Sermon
Nothing is more Christian than protecting vulnerable immigrants. Why couldn’t Bishop Mariann Budde just say that?
Eric Adams’s Totally Predictable MAGA Turn
A tale of two New York politicians, meant for each other
How My Struggle With Wittgenstein Can Make You Happier
Using big ideas in small doses is a great way to realize the benefits of philosophy.
Turns Out Signing the Hunter Biden Letter Was a Bad Idea
Why so many titans of intelligence were willing to risk their hard-won credibility is deeply mysterious.
Bishop Budde Delivered a Truly Christian Message
Exhortations for mercy are never easy for the powerful to hear.
Capitulation Is Contagious
When fear spreads in a society, powerful people who know better are often the first to show their weakness.
The Attack on Birthright Citizenship Is a Big Test for the Constitution
Does the text mean what it plainly says?
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