One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
Putin Won
The Russian dictator has bent the world, including the United States, to his vision.
Trump Is Offering Putin Another Munich
Hitler didn’t want a peace deal, and neither does Putin.
The Great Salt Shake-Up
Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?
What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain
Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
Russia Is Losing the War of Attrition
Ukraine is not on the verge of collapse. That makes the Trump administration’s decisions particularly shortsighted and tragic.
Hegseth Has All the Wrong Enemies
Appointing his personal lawyer to a top spot at the Pentagon is another sign that the U.S. military is now fighting culture wars.
The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs
Hens are wonderful to keep, but they lay the most expensive eggs you’ll ever buy.
Is DOGE Losing Steam?
The Department of Government Efficiency lives. But Donald Trump is reining in Elon Musk.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
A Suspicious Pattern Alarming the Ukrainian Military
A Ukrainian military source believes that Russia’s long-range strikes are aimed using satellite imagery provided by U.S. companies.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
Trump’s Crypto Reserve Is Really Happening
Now what?
The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
Trump’s Erratic Economic Policies
The president has rattled the markets and prompted warnings of a possible recession.
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
The Teen-Disengagement Crisis
By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
At the NIH, Intolerance Will No Longer Be Tolerated
Jay Bhattacharya has spent years railing against the National Institutes of Health. What happens when he runs it?