The Conservative Case for Leaving Harvard Alone
The Supreme Court precedent allowing the IRS to revoke a university’s tax-exempt status is a textualist’s nightmare.
‘In Three Months, Half of Them Will Be Dead’
Elon Musk promised to preserve lifesaving aid to foreign children. Then the Trump administration quietly canceled it.
We’re About to Find Out What Mass Deportation Really Looks Like
The Trump administration’s campaign to remove millions of people from the United States could soon be supercharged by Congress.
A Trade War With China Is a Very Bad Idea
Yes, the U.S. has the larger consumer economy. No, that won’t be enough to avoid major (and majorly self-inflicted) pain.
The Roman Way to Trash a Republic
When you’re the emperor Augustus, they let you do it.
Even Netflix Can’t Escape the Black Mirror Treatment
The sci-fi series takes aim at a very familiar target in its new season.
Federal Workers Are Facing a New Reality
The problem for government employees isn’t just low morale. It’s the manufactured chaos.
When I’m 84
The world still needs Ringo Starr.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
A Defense Against Gaslighting Sociopaths
If you can recognize their signature move, then forewarned is forearmed.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Key to Critical Self-Awareness
The ancient-Greek commandment Know thyself turns out to be a great modern way to become happier, more empathetic, and more successful.