America’s ‘Marriage Material’ Shortage
Adults are significantly less likely to be married or to live with a partner than they used to be.
Trump’s Campaign to Dismantle the Government
The president is pursuing the long-standing conservative goal of neutralizing the federal bureaucracy.
The Price America Will Pay for Trump’s Tariffs
Alienating allies and partners that the U.S. desperately needs means that “America First” will be “America Alone.”
Shamed Onto Death Row
Sexism was used to convict Brenda Andrew. Will that fact save her life now?
Trump Is Threatening California in the Wrong Way
Stop rebuilding the conditions that left people vulnerable in the first place.
Legal Weed Didn’t Deliver on Its Promises
Advocates touted a host of benefits and no real costs. That’s proved to be a fantasy.
To Rebuild Los Angeles, Fix Zoning
A lot more housing is needed, and not primarily in the areas destroyed by the fires.
DeepSeek’s Chatbot Has an Important Message
The Chinese app has already hit the chipmaker giant Nvidia’s share price, but its true potential could upend the whole AI business model.
The Benefit of Doing Things You’re Bad At
To learn a difficult new skill means risking failure—but it’s also a path to greater happiness.
The Near Misses at Airports Have Been Telling Us Something
The deadly crash over the Potomac River is the culmination of an alarming pattern.
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.
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