How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
Why the Gaetz Announcement Is Already Destroying the Government
With his Cabinet picks, Donald Trump is causing a civil-service exodus that may hobble federal infrastructure for generations.
The Secret to Thinking Your Way Out of Anxiety
The way to live with uncertainty is to see it as opportunity instead.
The Real Reason Trump Picked Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
And what it means for the future of Palestinians and Israelis
The Democrats Are Committing Partycide
In the future, even winning the former “Blue Wall” states won’t be enough for the party’s presidential nominees.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination Is a National-Security Risk
The Senate can stop her.
The Not-So-Woke Generation Z
The same young people once derided as liberal snowflakes are moving to the right.
How One Woman Became the Scapegoat for America’s Reading Crisis
Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students struggles to read. Can she reclaim her good name?
Trump Takes Aim at Republicans
Even as he fulminates against Democrats and bureaucrats, Trump’s most radical proposals are aimed at bypassing members of his own party.
The Thing That Binds Gabbard, Gaetz, and Hegseth to Trump
The president-elect’s most controversial Cabinet picks share one crucial tie.
Brace for the Storm
The first year of Trump’s new administration may be as dangerous as the last of his old.
Republican Leaders Are More Afraid of Trump Than Ever
Trump’s ridiculous Cabinet nominations will provide senators with a new test.
What to Expect From Elon Musk’s Government Makeover
Welcome to the “move fast and break things” administration.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
Did Republicans Just Hand Trump 2.0 His First Defeat?
The Senate GOP elected John Thune as majority leader—and decisively rejected Trump’s apparent favorite.
There Were Always Trolls
They may seem like pranksters on the margins, but what happens when the most powerful people on Earth are trolls?