How One Woman Became the Scapegoat for America’s Reading Crisis
Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students struggles to read. Can she reclaim her good name?
Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination Is a National-Security Risk
The Senate can stop her.
A Former Republican Strategist on Why Harris Lost
Inflation, moderation, and candidate effects
Brace for the Storm
The first year of Trump’s new administration may be as dangerous as the last of his old.
Republican Leaders Are More Afraid of Trump Than Ever
Trump’s ridiculous Cabinet nominations will provide senators with a new test.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
What to Expect From Elon Musk’s Government Makeover
Welcome to the “move fast and break things” administration.
Trump Takes Aim at Republicans
Even as he fulminates against Democrats and bureaucrats, Trump’s most radical proposals are aimed at bypassing members of his own party.
Putin Isn’t Fighting for Land in Ukraine
And Biden has mere weeks to give the Ukrainians the resources they need to fight.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.
The Thing That Binds Gabbard, Gaetz, and Hegseth to Trump
The president-elect’s most controversial Cabinet picks share one crucial tie.
The Democrats’ 2022 Error Message
Swing-state successes in the last midterms gave the party false optimism about 2024.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Did Republicans Just Hand Trump 2.0 His First Defeat?
The Senate GOP elected John Thune as majority leader—and decisively rejected Trump’s apparent favorite.
Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.
Adults whose kids have left home deserve a metaphor that emphasizes possibility.
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
World Day Against Child Labor
How Can I Find More Satisfaction in Work?
My job consumes and torments me. There has to be a better way.
The Cost-of-Living Crisis Explains Everything
The economy under Biden looked good but felt bad.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.