The Roman Way to Trash a Republic
When you’re the emperor Augustus, they let you do it.
Trump’s Legal Strategy Has a Name
And it has been deployed by would-be autocrats around the world.
The Debate That Will Determine How Democrats Govern Next Time
Did the party lose in 2024 despite Joe Biden’s economic approach, or because of it?
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.
A Defense Against Gaslighting Sociopaths
If you can recognize their signature move, then forewarned is forearmed.
What Porn Taught a Generation of Women
It colored our ambitions, our sense of self, our relationships, our bodies, our work, and our art.
The Efficacy of Prayer
“The very question ‘Does prayer work?’ puts us in the wrong frame of mind from the outset.”
China Called Trump’s Bluff
There is a lesson here for anyone Trump threatens.
American Panopticon
The Trump administration is pooling data on Americans. Experts fear what comes next.
Now Is Not the Time to Eat Bagged Lettuce
Food safety in America is under attack.
The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History
Anne Applebaum on America’s backsliding democracy
Lighthouse Parents Have More Confident Kids
Sometimes, the best thing a parent can do is nothing at all.
Just Let Your Kids Play With Makeup
Many people consider it a red flag. It doesn’t have to be.
The Ultimate Bait and Switch of Trump’s Tariffs
How to understand the phony trade deals with Britain and China
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