Battle of the Sexes Is a Breezy Crowd-Pleaser
Emma Stone and Steve Carell star as Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, who faced off in a famed 1973 tennis match with surprising resonance for today.
Providing Abortions in the Deep South
Willie Parker discusses his Christian faith, teen moms, and what’s next for abortion access.
The Theory and Practice of Civic Engagement, by Eric Liu
The Hurricane Effect
The Federal Reserve announced that it will hold rates steady while the economic consequences of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria continue to unfold.
The Real Losers of the Graham-Cassidy Health-Care Bill
The bill would take funding from governments facing public-health crises to provide a short-term boon to a smaller number of states that have refused to expand Medicaid.
A Presidential Misunderstanding of Deterrence
Trump’s bellicosity undermines his ability to deter the Kim regime’s nuclear weapons and missiles programs.
The New Series on the Vietnam War, and the Mysteries of Historical Resonance
The Two Republicans Who Will Likely Determine Obamacare's Fate
A last-minute repeal vote could come down to Senators John McCain and Lisa Murkowski, who opposed the GOP’s most recent proposal in July and are facing competing pressures from their state’s governors.
A Photo Trip Through Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone, now 145 years old, was the first national park established in the world.
What Ole Miss Can Teach Universities About Grappling With Their Pasts
Comparing the methods of Oxford University in the U.K. with those of the University of Mississippi shows there’s much to learn from the latter’s conscientious attempts at dealing with its history of racism.
Climate Change Is Making Farming Irresistible in Alaska
Along with other factors, the warming weather is bolstering agriculture in the state as farms across America shut down.
How the GOP Prompted the Decay of Political Norms
The Republican Party laid the groundwork for dysfunction long before Donald Trump was elected president.
A Weekend of Protest in St. Louis
On Friday, a judge in St. Louis found Jason Stockley, a white former St. Louis police officer, not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of a black man named Anthony Lamar Smith.
Hurricane Maria Just Became a Category 4 Storm
The hurricane is barreling toward the Caribbean, which is still reeling from the effects of Irma.
What DACA's End Could Mean for Colleges
The potential cancellation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program raises questions about the future of undocumented students in higher education.
When Beliefs and Identities Clash in Court
The Supreme Court may not be the right place to settle the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, which pits marriage equality against religious freedom.
The Rust Belt Needs Legal Immigration
President Trump supports a plan that would halve the number of newcomers—and cut off the Midwest’s “demographic lifeline.”
What's the Right Punishment for Tearing Down a Confederate Monument?
In Durham, the sheriff and district attorney appear divided over whether civil disobedience deserves greater leniency from the judicial system.
Why Back-to-School Season Feels Like the New Year—Even for Adults
The arrival of fall and the start of classes seems to many like a beginning, for reasons ranging from biology to nostalgia.
The Murkiness of Sexual Consent on College Campuses
Vanessa Grigoriadis shares insights from her new book on sexual culture and Title IX issues in colleges today.