History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The Triumph of a Film That Flips on Us Halfway In
Sinners slowly drops its period-drama trappings to become something much scarier.
Britain Rules on What a Woman Is
The country’s highest court has ruled that under the Equality Act, woman means “biological female.”
The Curse of ChatGPT
Success demands more success.
A Defense Against Gaslighting Sociopaths
If you can recognize their signature move, then forewarned is forearmed.
The Lies About Josh Shapiro Have Consequences
An attack on the Pennsylvania governor shows the dangers of tendentious misrepresentations.
A Loophole That Would Swallow the Constitution
If Donald Trump can disappear people to El Salvador without due process, he can do anything.
The Conservative Case for Leaving Harvard Alone
The Supreme Court precedent allowing the IRS to revoke a university’s tax-exempt status is a textualist’s nightmare.
The Retired J.P. Morgan Executive Tracking Trump’s Deportation Flights
A CFO turned activist has become a go-to source for understanding the administration’s immigration crackdown.
The Perfect Pop Star for a Dumb Stunt
Katy Perry is exactly the kind of celebrity to go to space.
What Recourse Does the Supreme Court Actually Have?
As the Trump administration talks itself into refusing to comply with judicial orders, federal judges are moving closer to deploying the most powerful tool they have: contempt of court.
Laughing in the Face of ‘Overwhelming Malice’
If desperate times call for desperate measures, then dark times call for dark jokes.
‘In Three Months, Half of Them Will Be Dead’
Elon Musk promised to preserve lifesaving aid to foreign children. Then the Trump administration quietly canceled it.
The Hollow Men
It takes a special talent to betray an entire worldview without missing a beat.
PBS Pulled a Film for Political Reasons, Then Changed Its Mind
A window into how the network is handling the new Trump era
This Is Why Dictatorships Fail
The authors of the Constitution separated powers for a reason.
Sitting With an Angry Teen, for Longer Than You Might Want
Adolescence plunges viewers into the mindset of a troubled boy—even if it makes them uncomfortable.
A Trade War With China Is a Very Bad Idea
Yes, the U.S. has the larger consumer economy. No, that won’t be enough to avoid major (and majorly self-inflicted) pain.
Trump Takes Aim at American Institutions
The president is exerting power and influence over what he thinks of as the country’s “elite” institutions.
The Key to Critical Self-Awareness
The ancient-Greek commandment Know thyself turns out to be a great modern way to become happier, more empathetic, and more successful.