How to Say No to a Would-Be Autocrat
The head of Israel’s internal-security agency stands up for the rule of law.
The ‘Profound’ Experience of Seeing a New Color
The ecstasy of “olo”
‘This Is Not How We Do Science, Ever’
The Trump administration is manipulating government-sponsored research to get the answers it wants.
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.
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.
A Defense Against Gaslighting Sociopaths
If you can recognize their signature move, then forewarned is forearmed.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
Columbia University’s Anti-Semitism Problem
If the bullying of Jewish students had happened to any other group, the institution would be appalled.
Ryan Coogler Didn’t Want to Hide Anymore
The director of Sinners knew that it was time to break out of his comfort zone.
Why Has America Ignored Its Best Addiction Treatment?
Buprenorphine can stop cravings for opioids, yet its uptake in the U.S. has stagnated.
Walk on Air Against Your Better Judgment
What Seamus Heaney gave me
Kleptocracy, Inc.
Under Trump, conflicts of interest are just part of the system.