What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain
Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
The Advice Elissa Slotkin Didn’t Take
The Michigan senator wants to set a new tone for the Democratic resistance.
The Simple Explanation for Why Trump Turned Against Ukraine
The president’s defenders ignore one possibility: He just likes Putin.
When a Celebrity Offers a ‘Harsh Reality Check’
Artists’ attempts at activism often meet mockery on social media. One actor figured out a better way to do it.
Russia Is Not Winning
At the current rate, Russia will control all of Ukraine in about 118 years.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
Why the Trump Administration Canceled Me
I was supposed to give a book talk about civil rights at the Jimmy Carter Library. I think I know why the invitation was rescinded.
Trump, by Any Means Necessary
Trump tried to steal the 2020 election. He shows no sign that he would accept a loss in the future.
The Supreme Court Foreign-Aid Ruling Is a Bad Sign for Trump
Yes, the Court could do even more to push back, but it isn’t giving him wins that he needs.
Why Trump Thanked John Roberts
The conservative justices are frequently accomplices to Trump’s assault on democracy.
The Democrats’ ‘No We Can’t’ Strategy
The party hasn’t shown much of an ability to unite around its best interests lately.
Democrats Are Acting Too Normal
In her response to Trump’s address, Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin failed to capture the hallucinatory nature of our national politics.
The Job Market Is Frozen
Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
Trump’s Most Inexplicable Decision Yet
The tariffs are real, and they are spectacularly foolish.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Putinization of America
Trump’s deference to the Russian dictator has become full-blown imitation.
What Happens If Trump Comes for the Mail?
This would basically be stealing an agency.
The Nicest Swamp on the Internet
Reddit’s not perfect, but it may be the best platform on a junky web.