The ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly’ of the United States Government
Elon Musk’s bureaucratic coup is underway.
Purging the Government Could Backfire Spectacularly
Donald Trump might miss the bureaucrats when the next crisis hits.
The Democrats Show Why They Lost
At a meeting of the DNC, the party seemed to be at pains to demonstrate that it learned nothing from its 2024 defeat.
Elon Musk Is President
The world’s richest man has declared war on the federal government, and his influence appears unchecked.
America’s ‘Marriage Material’ Shortage
Adults are significantly less likely to be married or to live with a partner than they used to be.
The Race-Blind College-Admissions Era Is Off to a Weird Start
After the fall of affirmative action, things have not gone the way anyone expected.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Tasks of an Anti-Trump Coalition
Avoid progressive pieties and rebuild an effective democratic majority
ADHD’s Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers
The benefits of an early diagnosis are only becoming clearer.
A Handbook for Dealing With Trump Threats
The president is issuing similar demands around the globe—but a one-size response doesn’t fit all countries.
The Illegal Drug at Every Corner Store
Nitrous oxide is widely available as long as everyone pretends it’s being used for whipped cream. An industry has arisen to exploit that loophole.
What Trump’s Finger-Pointing Reveals
Words, including the words of presidents, matter so very much.
The ‘Exciting Business Opportunity’ That Ruined Our Lives
Amway sold my family a life built on delusion.
The Truth About Trump’s Iron Dome for America
The plan doesn’t have to work to be a political win for the president.
Don’t Give Up on the Truth
Striking out against injustice is always right; it always matters.
The Price America Will Pay for Trump’s Tariffs
Alienating allies and partners that the U.S. desperately needs means that “America First” will be “America Alone.”
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
A Horror Movie That Already Gave Away Its Twist
The new film Companion can’t keep its big secret to itself, but it has others in store.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.