Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
The Business-School Scandal That Just Keeps Getting Bigger
The rot runs deeper than almost anyone has guessed.
Is Ambivalence Killing Parenthood?
And can deciding to have kids even be a rational exercise in the first place?
Moderation Is Not the Same Thing as Surrender
Democrats do not, in fact, face a choice between championing trans rights and completely abandoning them.
The International Criminal Court’s Folly
The high aspirations with which the tribunal was founded should not shield it from the consequences of its decision to pursue other agendas.
The Musical Blockbuster That Didn’t Play By the Rules
Wicked makes the case that audiences aren’t so tired of the genre after all.
The Fox News Rebound
After the 2020 elections, the network seemed in peril. Today, it’s where Donald Trump goes for Cabinet members.
Why Do Rich People Love Quiet?
The sound of gentrification is silence.
The International Criminal Court Shows Its Mettle
International law has always been aspirational. The decision on Israel brings it closer.
What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About
Revenge on the military is just the start of it.
Taylor Swift Is a Perfect Example of How Publishing Is Changing
Swift is a symptom, not a cause, of the weakening bonds between celebrities and publishing houses.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
The AI War Was Never Just About AI
Tech giants such as Google and Meta need something more than compelling chatbots to win.
A Horror Movie About an Atheist Who Won’t Shut Up
The hollowness at the center of Heretic
A Guide for the Politically Homeless
Those left adrift by Trump’s rise must now engage in a new project.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
Even Worse Than The Da Vinci Code
Conclave treats Catholic theology as mere policy, like the membership rules at Augusta National.
Best of How To: Spend Time on What You Value
How to make the most of your downtime