An Overlooked Path to a Financial Fresh Start
Bankruptcy could help many Americans forgive their debts—yet few take advantage of it.
Muslim American Support for Trump Is an Act of Self-Sabotage
A second Trump term would be dramatically worse for our communities than a Harris presidency.
The Worst of Crypto Is Yet to Come
No matter who wins in November, the digital-asset market could be on the brink of a deregulation-fueled bonanza.
Why Kamala Harris Is Targeting Deep-Red Counties
“Countrypolitan” areas around Charlotte and Raleigh are where North Carolina will be won—and lost.
What Election Integrity Really Means
Election deniers have co-opted the term to undermine trust in the voting process.
Why Are Baseball Players Always Eating?
America’s pastime is a game of snacks.
The Writer Who Understood the True Nature of Obsession
The late Gary Indiana kept the culture of his time close to his chest because it fueled his indignation—and his fixations.
Revenge Voting Is a Mistake
Protesters angry over Kamala Harris’s support for Israel should not forget what they stand to lose.
The Worst Statue in the History of Sports
Dwyane Wade deserves a do-over.
The Virtue of Being Forgotten
A new book argues that privacy is the key to a meaningful existence.
My Colleague Repeats Herself Constantly
And I’m losing my mind.
The Genius of Handel’s Messiah
The oratorio is a feat of sustained inspiration arguably unsurpassed in the canon of Western classical music.
How the Trump Resistance Gave Up
This year is nothing like 2020, and a collective sense of resignation might make all the difference.
The End of Francis Fukuyama
The legendary political scientist is very much alive, but liberal democracy is at risk.
How to Prevent the Worst From Happening
If Trump wins the presidency again, conservatism will be homeless, a philosophy without a party, for at least a generation.
Solidarity and Gaza
Black people see what is happening to Palestinians, and many feel the tug of the familiar in their heart.
The People Who Don’t Read Political News
It’s more tempting than ever to ignore the election.
Ohio Isn’t Just J. D. Vance Country
The state has quite a crop of young, talented Democratic leaders—who face tough odds of ever moving up in politics.
Does ‘Greedflation’ Explain High Prices?
Anger at high grocery prices may help reelect Donald Trump. Is corporate greed to blame?
The Next ‘Stop the Steal’ Movement Is Here
The right is already saying the election is rigged.