The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
PBS Pulled a Film for Political Reasons, Then Changed Its Mind
A window into how the network is handling the new Trump era
Trump’s Bad Poker Hand
Plus: an interview with Ontario Premier Doug Ford
What the Press Got Wrong About Hitler
Journalists accurately reported that the führer was a “Little Man” whom the whole world was laughing at. It didn’t matter.
The White Lotus Is the First Great Post-‘Woke’ Piece of Art
Mike White’s show wears its morality lightly.
What Recourse Does the Supreme Court Actually Have?
As the Trump administration talks itself into refusing to comply with judicial orders, federal judges are moving closer to deploying the most powerful tool they have: contempt of court.
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.
Even Netflix Can’t Escape the Black Mirror Treatment
The sci-fi series takes aim at a very familiar target in its new season.
The Trump Backers Who Have Buyer’s Remorse
With every new policy and offhand remark, Trump belies the imaginary versions of himself that inspired many of his supporters.
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.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Kleptocracy, Inc.
Under Trump, conflicts of interest are just part of the system.