Trump’s Most Inexplicable Decision Yet
The tariffs are real, and they are spectacularly foolish.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
The Trump Voters Who Are Losing Patience
Some of the president’s own voters are ready to blame him if their lives don’t improve soon.
The Nicest Swamp on the Internet
Reddit’s not perfect, but it may be the best platform on a junky web.
The Strategic Crypto Swindle
A bitcoin reserve would be a government-backed grift.
Where Jeff Bezos Went Wrong With The Washington Post
The billionaire handled his ownership admirably for more than a decade. But his courage failed him when he needed it most.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
You May Miss Wokeness
Mere weeks into Trump 2.0, the war on “wokeness” is in full swing.
Why This Measles Outbreak Is Different
America’s regression could change the experience of childhood.
The Job Market Is Frozen
Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?
DOGE Gets a Foreign Ally
Hungary has found a receptive partner in its efforts to investigate USAID: the American government.
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
When America Persecutes Its Teachers
The Red Scare in schools
J. D. Vance Stopped Talking About Eggs
Last year, the vice president made prices a central theme of the GOP election campaign. Now that eggs cost more than ever, he’s gone quiet.
The Real Reason Trump Berated Zelensky
He simply likes Vladimir Putin better.
Trump Has a Funny Way of Protecting Women’s Sports
College programs are about to start paying athletes big money. Under new federal policy, women will see very little of it.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
No One Wins a Trade War
Protective tariffs risk triggering a cycle of escalation that ends well for no one.
How the British Broke Their Own Economy
With the best intentions, the United Kingdom engineered a housing and energy shortage.
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