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Hitler’s Terrible Tariffs

By seeking to “liberate” Germans from a globalized world order, the Nazi government sent the national economy careening backwards.

The Political Fight of the Century

For the first time in decades, America has a chance to define its next political order. Trump offers fear, retribution, and scarcity. Liberals can stand for abundance.

Ryan Coogler Didn’t Want to Hide Anymore

The director of Sinners knew that it was time to break out of his comfort zone.

What It Means to Tell the Truth About America

And what happens when empirical fact is labeled “improper ideology”

How Drug Cartels Took Over Social Media

Mexico’s gangs are influencers now.

‘This Is Not How We Do Science, Ever’

The Trump administration is manipulating government-sponsored research to get the answers it wants.

How the Ivy League Broke America

The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.

Ben-Gvir Can’t Bring Himself to Pretend

The Israeli national-security minister came to New Haven to tell the story of his political awakening.

‘All We Wanted to Do Was Play Video Games’

Streamers such as Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt have more influence than ever. What are they really saying?

Congressional Republicans Might Set Off the Debt Bomb

Their new budget framework is the most irresponsible in modern history—and will put the American economy on a very dangerous trajectory.

How America Can Avoid Becoming Russia

Political pressure must be brought to bear—through the courts, the press, and the states, but also applied to legislators while they still have any power left.

Grandparenting Is Changing

As grandparents take on more caregiving, their relationships with both their kids and their grandkids may start to look different.

The Conversation That Moviegoers Don’t Need to Be Having

Sinners has made a splash at the box office, but analysts want to focus on the money it isn’t making.

The Worst Job in America

Who would want to be president of an Ivy League school?