How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left
The hypocrisy of Trump’s language wars
Trump Hands the World to China
Xi Jinping could only have dreamed of such rapid destruction of American power.
A Cautionary Tale for Trump Appointees
The evidence of the past few days suggests that they are all deluding themselves.
The Coming Democratic Revolution
To fight Trump and the GOP, blue states are planning to appropriate a Republican strategy: federalism.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
26 Brilliant Movies That Critics Were Wrong About
A group of films, ranging from art-house gems to big blockbusters, that deserve a fresh look
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
When Robert Frost Was Bad
Before he became America’s most famous poet, he wrote some real howlers.
The Isolation of Intensive Parenting
You can micromanage your kid’s life or ask for community help with child care—but you can’t have both.
The Nocturnals
While most people are fast asleep, some ultra-introverts are going about their lives, reveling in the quiet and solitude. They challenge a core assumption of psychology: that all humans need social connection.
The Anti-Social Century
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
You’re Being Alienated From Your Own Attention
Every single aspect of human life is being reoriented around the pursuit of attention.
The Dark History Behind Public Education
Schools weren’t meant to set you free, one political scientist argues.