How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Oddball British Comedy Show I Thought I’d Hate (And Learned to Love)
The cult favorite Taskmaster has a nonsensical premise that slowly bowled me over.
I Should Have Seen This Coming
When I joined the conservative movement in the 1980s, there were two types of people: those who cared earnestly about ideas, and those who wanted only to shock the left. The reactionary fringe has won.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Airport Detentions Have Travelers ‘Freaked Out’
Fears of being detained are in overdrive, even if the Trump administration insists that they’re overblown.
‘The Worst Internet-Research Ethics Violation I Have Ever Seen’
The most persuasive “people” on a popular subreddit turned out to be a front for a secret AI experiment.
How the World Became Awash in Synthetics
It started in 1934, with a PR crisis.
What Parents of Boys Should Know
Daughters tend to receive higher levels of affection and patience at home than sons. But the sons might need it more.
Why Kids Aren’t Falling in Love With Reading
Hint: It’s not just the screens.
Lighthouse Parents Have More Confident Kids
Sometimes, the best thing a parent can do is nothing at all.