The Perverse Consequences of the NCAA Ruling
The high court’s decision was overdue. It will also usher in a new world.
The Other July 4
On July 4, 1776, the United States committed itself to a set of principles. It did not always live up to those words. But the words exerted their own power.
Trump Is Preparing for the Worst
Watch for early indications that the legal process may end badly for the former president.
Photos: Rescue Efforts Continue at Collapsed Florida Building
Recovery work at the site of the collapse is still underway despite hazardous conditions and harsh weather.
The Real Threat to American Catholicism
The American Catholic bishops’ fight with President Joe Biden reveals much about the state of the Church.
We’re Not Ready for Another Pandemic
The next big plague is coming, and despite making progress on pandemic preparedness, the U.S. might still suffer mass casualties. Here’s why.
The High Cost of Divorce
Divorce is so expensive and complicated that it leaves many poor people trapped in bad marriages.
Remember Who Tucker Carlson Is
When a flagrantly unreliable narrator narrated his own story, people across the media spectrum responded as if he could be trusted. Why?
The Strange Elegance of Joe Manchin’s Voter-ID Deal
Voter-ID laws are noxious. But they don’t suppress turnout that much.
Photos From the 2021 Westminster Dog Show
Images of the dogs and their handlers during the three-day competition and preliminary activities
Photos: California’s Growing Drought Disaster
Two years of extremely dry weather have driven the levels of California’s reservoirs to near-record lows, and residents, farmers, and fire crews are preparing for a long, dry summer.
Americans Say Immigrants Should Learn English. But U.S. Policy Makes That Hard.
Immigrants who speak English earn more and are better accepted by Americans. But the U.S. fails to provide sufficient free English classes for newcomers.
The Conservative Publishing Industry Has a Joe Biden Problem
Neither authors nor publishing houses have figured out how to turn the new president into a compelling villain.
The Porn Crisis That Isn’t
Some states now consider pornography to be a health threat. But stigmatizing porn can do more harm than good.
T. D. Jakes on How White Evangelicals Lost Their Way
“The numbers have dropped, but the trauma has not.” One of America’s foremost pastors reflects on religion, race, and the pandemic.
Andrew Yang, Political Kardashian
Yang is the first celebrity candidate who’s famous for being a celebrity candidate—and he’s defined the New York City mayoral race around him.
Cicada Summer Is Here
In parts of the eastern, central, and southern United States, trillions of Brood X cicadas are now emerging.
Mitt Romney’s Family Plan and the Death of D.C. Dealmaking
President Joe Biden’s chief of staff called the Republican senator’s plan “encouraging.” So why does it seem to be dead on arrival?
Dr. Ruth on Finding Love After the Pandemic
The nearly 93-year-old sex therapist has survived a lot of trauma. But she’s ready to get back to normal life.
The Inside Story of Joe Biden’s Most Fateful Decision
His mind was made up about a 2020 presidential run—until it wasn’t.