Trump Is Offering Putin Another Munich
Hitler didn’t want a peace deal, and neither does Putin.
Putin Won
The Russian dictator has bent the world, including the United States, to his vision.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
Wait, Who Is Posting Those Unflattering J. D. Vance Memes?
The online right is trolling one of its own.
America’s Cultural Revolution
What Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center really means
The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs
Hens are wonderful to keep, but they lay the most expensive eggs you’ll ever buy.
Russia Is Losing the War of Attrition
Ukraine is not on the verge of collapse. That makes the Trump administration’s decisions particularly shortsighted and tragic.
Hegseth Has All the Wrong Enemies
Appointing his personal lawyer to a top spot at the Pentagon is another sign that the U.S. military is now fighting culture wars.
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
When a Celebrity Offers a ‘Harsh Reality Check’
Artists’ attempts at activism often meet mockery on social media. One actor figured out a better way to do it.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
The Nicest Swamp on the Internet
Reddit’s not perfect, but it may be the best platform on a junky web.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
A Novel About a Father’s Choice
Culture and entertainment musts from Shane Harris
The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Is DOGE Losing Steam?
The Department of Government Efficiency lives. But Donald Trump is reining in Elon Musk.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.