Russia Is Losing the War of Attrition
Ukraine is not on the verge of collapse. That makes the Trump administration’s decisions particularly shortsighted and tragic.
Hegseth Has All the Wrong Enemies
Appointing his personal lawyer to a top spot at the Pentagon is another sign that the U.S. military is now fighting culture wars.
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
When a Celebrity Offers a ‘Harsh Reality Check’
Artists’ attempts at activism often meet mockery on social media. One actor figured out a better way to do it.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
The Nicest Swamp on the Internet
Reddit’s not perfect, but it may be the best platform on a junky web.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
A Novel About a Father’s Choice
Culture and entertainment musts from Shane Harris
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.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Is DOGE Losing Steam?
The Department of Government Efficiency lives. But Donald Trump is reining in Elon Musk.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
The Age of Anti-Woke Overreach
Republicans are way overplaying their hand.
The Teen-Disengagement Crisis
By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
Photos of the Week: Regimental Goat, Reindeer Run, Orange Battle
A caretaking humanoid robot in Japan, prayers for Pope Francis in Brazil, a skijoring competition in Colorado, and much more
Cling to Your Disgust
The artist formerly known as Kanye West thinks this is a great time for a comeback. He might be right.
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
Severance Cannot Save You
The show seems to be delivering an uncomfortable verdict on one of its biggest questions.