The Lies About Josh Shapiro Have Consequences
An attack on the Pennsylvania governor shows the dangers of tendentious misrepresentations.
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 Curse of ChatGPT
Success demands more success.
The Triumph of a Film That Flips on Us Halfway In
Sinners slowly drops its period-drama trappings to become something much scarier.
PBS Pulled a Film for Political Reasons, Then Changed Its Mind
A window into how the network is handling the new Trump era
Federal Workers Are Facing a New Reality
The problem for government employees isn’t just low morale. It’s the manufactured chaos.
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.
This Is Why Dictatorships Fail
The authors of the Constitution separated powers for a reason.
Kleptocracy, Inc.
Under Trump, conflicts of interest are just part of the system.
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.
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.
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?
A Defense Against Gaslighting Sociopaths
If you can recognize their signature move, then forewarned is forearmed.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
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.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
The Perfect Pop Star for a Dumb Stunt
Katy Perry is exactly the kind of celebrity to go to space.
We’re About to Find Out What Mass Deportation Really Looks Like
The Trump administration’s campaign to remove millions of people from the United States could soon be supercharged by Congress.
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.