Nine New York Jurors Saw Trump for Who He Really Is
I teared up as I watched news coverage of the Carroll verdict. Trump is not above the law.
America Is Missing Out on the Best Electric Cars
Whatever kind of EV you might want, chances are China has it.
The Grim Aftermath of the E. Jean Carroll Verdict
Throughout the defamation trial, Donald Trump eroded the distinction between the court and the court of public opinion.
Is American Journalism Headed Toward an ‘Extinction-Level Event’?
The news industry has been in decline for decades, but the latest round of layoffs is especially ominous.
The 19th-Century Novel That Reaffirmed My Zionism
George Eliot took up the question of Jewish self-determination in her last novel, Daniel Deronda, and arrived at a surprising answer.
Why Can’t I Just Rent a House?
It’s a question I’ve asked myself many times, as I’ve tried and failed to sell my house and buy a new one.
The Rise of Techno-authoritarianism
Silicon Valley has its own ascendant political ideology. It’s past time we call it what it is.
The GOP’s Ongoing Moral Surrender to Trump
Conservative Republicans continue to abandon decency to defend Trump.
How Many People Can Ride on a Single Motorcycle?
Images of several Indian-security-force motorcycle-stunt teams, stacking many riders atop a single motorcycle
The Stay Puft Marshmallow Doctrine
Something is broken in the current policy of brinkmanship with Iran, and something unusual might be needed to restore a status quo.
Iran Cannot Be Conciliated
America’s segmented, limited, and naive policy approach toward Iran continues to fail. The U.S. needs to try something new.
The Supreme Court Has Itself to Blame for Texas Defying Its Orders
Greg Abbott is taking a stand to protect his state’s right to let children die in the Rio Grande, and four justices of the Supreme Court are encouraging him to do so.
The Brain-Breaking Logic of No Labels
The group has a reasonable criticism of American politics, but its approach won’t help matters.
There’s No Such Thing as a Meaningful Death
The protagonist in Kaveh Akbar’s new novel wants to believe in something strongly enough that he’s willing to die for it.
‘A Constant Drumbeat’ of Racial Essentialism
A lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in Penn State’s approach to DEI can go to trial, and could shape the future of diversity programs on campus.
The Dark Art of Comedy in Ukraine
Jokes are about air-raid sirens, missile attacks—and dead Russians.
Dear Therapist: My Daughter Tried to Confront My Ex-husband’s New Wife
Now he has cut her off and expects an apology.
To Stop a Shooter
Why would an armed officer stand by as a school shooting unfolds?
Justin Timberlake’s Air of Desperation
As a musical guest on SNL, the star’s changed status in the pop-cultural universe was hard to ignore.
A Powerhouse of a Comedic Actress
Culture and entertainment musts from Elaine Godfrey
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