Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.
Adults whose kids have left home deserve a metaphor that emphasizes possibility.
Brace for the Storm
The first year of Trump’s new administration may be as dangerous as the last of his old.
The Democrats Are Committing Partycide
In the future, even winning the former “Blue Wall” states won’t be enough for the party’s presidential nominees.
Either Way, Matt Gaetz Wins
Trump’s pick for attorney general will get to burnish his MAGA-loyalist credentials whether or not the Senate confirms him.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination Is a National-Security Risk
The Senate can stop her.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
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.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Republican Leaders Are More Afraid of Trump Than Ever
Trump’s ridiculous Cabinet nominations will provide senators with a new test.
A Former Republican Strategist on Why Harris Lost
Inflation, moderation, and candidate effects
The Thing That Binds Gabbard, Gaetz, and Hegseth to Trump
The president-elect’s most controversial Cabinet picks share one crucial tie.
Richard Price’s Radical, Retrograde Novel
In Lazarus Man, he rejects the tropes of contemporary literature.
The Democrats’ 2022 Error Message
Swing-state successes in the last midterms gave the party false optimism about 2024.
What Crypto Wants From Trump
With a crypto-friendly president-elect and a Congress stacked with crypto supporters, the industry is getting closer to its ultimate goals.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
What to Expect From Elon Musk’s Government Makeover
Welcome to the “move fast and break things” administration.
Democracy Is Not Over
Americans who care about democracy have every right to feel appalled and frightened. But then they have work to do.
The Rise of the Troll
They may seem like pranksters on the margins, but what happens when the most powerful people on Earth are trolls?
The Democrats Need an Honest Conversation on Gender Identity
The party went into an election with policies it couldn’t defend—or even explain.