Americans Don’t Do This
On Mahmoud Khalil and the right to free expression
DOGE Was Bad. Schedule F Will Be Worse.
An executive order will convert 50,000 government employees into de facto political appointees who serve only at the president’s pleasure.
What the Press Got Wrong About Hitler
Journalists accurately reported that the führer was a “Little Man” whom the whole world was laughing at. It didn’t matter.
A Defense Against Gaslighting Sociopaths
If you can recognize their signature move, then forewarned is forearmed.
Something’s Fishy About the ‘Migrant Crisis’
The federal government’s dysfunction leaves immigrant-friendly cities feeling overwhelmed.
The End of Chicken-Breast Dominance
The price of boneless chicken thighs is finally catching up with the price of white meat.
Why a Dog’s Death Hits So Hard
I loved my mom more than my dog. So why did I cry for him but not for her?
American Panopticon
The Trump administration is pooling data on Americans. Experts fear what comes next.
Finally, Someone Said It to Joe Rogan’s Face
Should the star podcaster take any responsibility for how he uses his power?
A Loophole That Would Swallow the Constitution
If Donald Trump can disappear people to El Salvador without due process, he can do anything.
Why Alice Munro’s Work Felt so Empty
Culture and entertainment musts from David Frum
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
This Is Why Dictatorships Fail
The authors of the Constitution separated powers for a reason.
The Cringeworthy End of Harry & Meghan on Netflix
The ex-royals insist they’re moving on. Viewers should be so lucky.
The Quiet Cruelty of When Harry Met Sally
The classic rom-com invented the “high-maintenance” woman. Thirty years later, its reductive diagnosis lives on.
An ‘Impossible’ Disease Outbreak in the Alps
In one tiny town, more than a dozen people were diagnosed with the rare neurodegenerative disease ALS. Why?
The ‘Profound’ Experience of Seeing a New Color
The ecstasy of “olo”
Columbia University’s Anti-Semitism Problem
If the bullying of Jewish students had happened to any other group, the institution would be appalled.
Grandparents Are Reaching Their Limit
Older Americans might be doing more child care than ever.
When a DNA Test Reveals Your Daughter Is Not Your Biological Child
A father reflects on an experience that is becoming more common.
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