The Moron Factory
A short story
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
The Last Days of American Orange Juice
Savor every last drop.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
The Failed Promise of the New Captain America
The first intriguing Marvel sequel in years quickly wastes its potential.
How Progressives Froze the American Dream
The U.S. was once the world’s most geographically mobile society. Now we’re stuck in place—and that’s a very big problem.
Why the COVID Deniers Won
Lessons from the pandemic and its aftermath
I’ve Never Seen Parents This Freaked Out About Vaccines
Since COVID, parents have more questions and more concerns.
The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
How to Prevent Trump From Defying the Courts
Other countries have demonstrated three possible paths—not all of which lead to good endings.
The Scientific Literature Can’t Save You Now
You can cite peer-reviewed research in support of almost any claim, no matter how absurd.
You’re Being Alienated From Your Own Attention
Every single aspect of human life is being reoriented around the pursuit of attention.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
What the Biggest Saturday Night Live Fans Know
The 50-year-old sketch-comedy show isn’t just about the jokes.
A Blatant Violation of Legal Ethics
DOJ lawyers pride themselves on working for an organization that is unique among federal agencies in its independence from politics—for now.
The Unfunny Man Who Believes in Humor
How Lorne Michaels became the arbiter of funny
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
How to Realize Your Own Love Supreme
True romance is one of the deepest human experiences. To experience it fully, seek transcendence.
The Rich Tourists Who Want More, and More, and More
Can anything satisfy the guests of The White Lotus?