Trump’s Cosplay Cabinet
The president’s appointees often appear to be acting out a made-for-television version of their jobs rather than actually doing them.
Trump Is Fulfilling Kissinger’s Dream
The president is not the first American leader to disregard the role of morality in foreign policy, but he’s taking things much further than anyone has before.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Filmmaker Who Wants to Wake Us From the American Dream
Sean Baker, the director of Anora, has become independent cinema’s best hustler.
Everything Is the ‘Twitter Files’ Now
The State Department is using Elon Musk’s playbook.
What Parents of Boys Should Know
Daughters tend to receive higher levels of affection and patience at home than sons. But the sons might need it more.
Universities Deserve Special Standing
A good life and a good society require an ongoing search for understanding and knowledge.
The Coming Economic Nightmare
Trump’s tariffs could cause stagflation for the first time in decades. It may go on for a long, long time.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Oh, How the Men Drone On
My male friends love to talk at me—but not with me.
Something’s Fishy About the ‘Migrant Crisis’
The federal government’s dysfunction leaves immigrant-friendly cities feeling overwhelmed.