The Body-Positivity Movement Is Over
Liv Schmidt and the rise of SkinnyTok
Ideas
The Vatican Knows an ‘Industrial Revolution’ When It Sees One
To update Catholic teaching for the age of AI, Pope Leo should revisit the 19th century.
The Myth of the Gen Z Red Wave
The best available evidence suggests that the youth-vote shift in 2024 was more a one-off event than an ideological realignment.
The Strength You Gain by Not Taking Offense
We all face uncivil behavior or insulting comments at times, but you can choose how to react.
Democrats Need More Hobbies
A party of political junkies will struggle to win.
The Three Dramatic Consequences of Israel’s Attack on Iran
Great battles, won or lost, change the entire course of events.
The Democrats Must Confront Their Gerontocracy
The party needs a polite way to usher politicians toward retirement.
The Magic Realism of Zohran Mamdani
The socialist New York mayoral candidate’s proposals don’t hold up to serious scrutiny. Will that matter?
The Master of the White-Knuckle Narrative
Remembering William Langewiesche, who died this week at age 70
The NBA’s Parity Paradox
Ratings for the Finals are down, but the league’s owners are getting exactly what they wanted.