Dear James: I Miss Playing the Banjo
But I also have to make a living. Is there a way to balance both?
The Debt Is About to Matter Again
When interest rates outpace growth, very bad things can happen.
COVID Shots for Kids Are Over
The FDA’s new approach to boosters could mean that kids will no longer be able to get vaccinated against the disease to begin with.
The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History
Anne Applebaum on America’s backsliding democracy
My Shipwreck Story
On my first time out as a commercial fisherman, my boat sank, my captain died, and I was left adrift and alone in the Pacific.
The Beauty That Moral Courage Creates
A lovely paradox of doing good in the world is that it does you good too.
What Are People Still Doing on X?
Imagine if your favorite neighborhood bar turned into a Nazi hangout.
The Actual Math Behind DOGE’s Cuts
If you thought Elon Musk was really trying to cut costs, you weren’t in on the joke.
The End of Rule of Law in America
The 47th president seems to wish he were king—and he is willing to destroy what is precious about this country to get what he wants.