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Is This the Worst-Ever Era of American Pop Culture?

An emerging critical consensus argues that we’ve entered a cultural dark age. I’m not so sure.

Israel Plunges Into Darkness

What Netanyahu describes as impending victory is a dive into the morass.

The Golden Age of the Fried-Chicken Sandwich

The sun is setting on burger dominance.

Nostalgia for the Early Days of Parenting

“Cherish it while you can” is hard advice to follow for many new parents.

The Aftermath of a Mass Slaughter at the Zoo

Last year, a fox broke into a bird enclosure in D.C. and killed 25 flamingos. The zoo refused to let him strike again.

Trump’s Inevitable Betrayal of His Supporters

Trump never meant to keep his promises. His voters are starting to notice.

The Republicans’ Budget Makes No Sense

Congress is trying to preserve the illusion of revenue while cutting taxes.

How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days

He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.

The Bliss of a Quieter Ego

We live in a world of noisy narcissism, but you can escape the cacophony—and be happier.

A Defense Against Gaslighting Sociopaths

If you can recognize their signature move, then forewarned is forearmed.

We’ve Been Thinking About Love All Wrong

What illness taught me about true friendship

I Should Have Seen This Coming

When I joined the conservative movement in the 1980s, there were two types of people: those who cared earnestly about ideas, and those who wanted only to shock the left. The reactionary fringe has won.

The U.S. Threat Looming Over Canada

The consequences if Trump followed through on his belligerent rhetoric about a “51st state” would be catastrophic.

Why This India-Pakistan Conflict Is Different

India and Pakistan are fueling each other’s extremism without an off-ramp in sight.

Why Are Young People Everywhere So Unhappy?

Here’s the answer to that—and what we can do about it.

Sex Without Women

What happens when men prefer porn?