‘I Run the Country and the World’
Donald Trump believes he’s invincible. But the cracks are beginning to show.
The Real Motive Behind the Real ID–Deadline Charade
The Trump administration turned a legitimate national-security priority into an empty threat against immigrants.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Is This the Worst-Ever Era of American Pop Culture?
An emerging critical consensus argues that we’ve entered a cultural dark age. I’m not so sure.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
What You’re Saying When You Give Someone the Silent Treatment
Social ostracism has been a common punishment for millennia. But freezing someone out harms both the victim and the perpetrator.
Why Are Young People Everywhere So Unhappy?
Here’s the answer to that—and what we can do about it.
How Much Would You Pay for That Doll?
How tariffs may challenge the way you shop
The Big Focus on Federal Judges Is Not a Good Sign
Elevating them as individuals only serves Trump’s interests.
The Great Cousin Decline
Families are shrinking. But the weirdest family role is a vital one.
I Should Have Seen This Coming
When I joined the conservative movement in the 1980s, there were two types of people: those who cared earnestly about ideas, and those who wanted only to shock the left. The reactionary fringe has won.
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.
The U.S. Threat Looming Over Canada
The consequences if Trump followed through on his belligerent rhetoric about a “51st state” would be catastrophic.
Why Kids Aren’t Falling in Love With Reading
Hint: It’s not just the screens.
A Totally Unnecessary Way to Stress Parents Out
The tyranny of school spirit days
How Spying Helped Erode American Trust
Espionage has always been with us, but its rapid growth over the past century raises questions about who we are.
A Defense Against Gaslighting Sociopaths
If you can recognize their signature move, then forewarned is forearmed.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
Is Anthony Weiner Ready to Go Another Round?
The ex-congressman whose name became a punch line is running for New York’s city council. In some ways, he hasn’t changed a bit.
How the World Became Awash in Synthetics
It started in 1934, with a PR crisis.
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