A Man Who Actually Stands Up to Trump
Zelensky’s very presence reprimands everyone who surrendered to Trump.
Canada Is Taking Trump Seriously and Personally
Sometimes sporting events really are bigger than the game itself.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
Six Older Books That Deserve to Be Popular Today
In recent years, these titles have found themselves justifiably rescued from oblivion.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Trump Sided With Putin. What Should Europe Do Now?
European democracies must stop infantilizing themselves.
COVID Broke the Rules of Virus Evolution
Why did this coronavirus change faster than scientists expected?
‘Herr Hitler, Do You Really Believe Me Capable of Such a Dirty Trick?’
The chancellor rewarded loyalty with loyalty. Until he didn’t.
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.
A Military Loyal to Trump
In 2020, the armed forces were a bulwark against Donald Trump’s antidemocratic designs. Changing that would be a high priority in a second term.
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
How America Wasted Its Most Powerful Economic Weapon
If world leaders had been clearer about the sanctions Putin would face, they might have deterred his invasion of Ukraine.
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.
Lawful, but Enormously Destructive
Trump’s purge of the Pentagon leadership will have long-lasting and damaging consequences.
The Secret That Colleges Should Stop Keeping
Despite ever-higher sticker prices, the real cost of getting a degree has been going down.
The Rise of the Right-Wing Tattletale
In Texas and elsewhere, new laws and policies have encouraged neighbors to report neighbors to the government.
‘Terrified’ Federal Workers Are Clamming Up
Sources within the government reveal the true extent of the Trump administration’s crackdown on speech.
How Progressives Froze the American Dream
The U.S. was once the world’s most geographically mobile society. Now we’re stuck in place—and that’s a very big problem.
The Best Time-Management Advice Is Depressing But Liberating
You can make time for things that matter, or you can make time for more email.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
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