Gavin Newsom Can’t Help Himself
The California governor has made clear that he’s not running for president in 2024. But he’s getting antsy.
A Test of Strength
Biden stands with America’s allies. Trump doesn’t.
Ken Will Never Die
On Saturday Night Live, Ryan Gosling confronted his love for the character he made—and who will define him forever.
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?
Ordinary Iranians Don’t Want a War With Israel
The people of Iran know that their main enemy is at home.
Is Texas About to Turn Latinos Into Single-Issue Voters?
Its new immigration law resembles other “show me your papers” measures that cost the GOP Latino voters.
What Rereading a Book Can Reveal
Culture and entertainment musts from Rose Horowitch
Ponies
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.
The Future of Chocolate
Savor your favorites while you can.
Women’s College Basketball Is a Worthy Investment
Show them the money.
A New Proposal to Bring the Ocean Back to Life
Pumping a clean-energy by-product into “dead zones” could restore local ecosystems.
Right-Wing Media Are in Trouble
The flow of traffic to Donald Trump’s most loyal digital-media boosters isn’t just slowing; it’s utterly collapsing.
Will Republicans Find Consensus on Abortion Politics?
Republicans continue to clash this week as party leadership remains unclear.
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 Unrelenting Shame of the Dentist
He seems reluctant to let my teeth go home with me.
The Golden Age of Dictation
AI has drastically improved voice recognition. It’s a technology that researchers have long struggled with.