The Dramatic Contrast of Biden’s Last Act
In his address to explain why he was relinquishing power, the president marked himself as a modern Cincinnatus—and his Republican rival as a new Catiline.
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J. D. Vance’s Insult to America
My dad came here for a reason, and it wasn’t the dirt of a graveyard.
I Hope Trump Kept the Receipt
J. D. Vance brought nothing to the ticket—the GOP already had the internet-edgelord vote sewn up.
The Supreme Court Fools Itself
The Roberts Court has made the current crisis of American democracy perpetual.
Kamala Harris’s White-Boy Summer
For her running mate, the vice president could be looking to make a diversity hire.
The Party Is Not Over
Nominations belong to parties, not to candidates.
The Wannabe Tough-Guy Presidency
A rough-and-tumble icon of masculinity who loves executive power—now, who does that sound like?
The Emerging Bipartisan Wokeness
Even conservatives are now woke.
American Fury
For years, experts have warned of a wave of political violence in America. We should prepare for things to get worse before they get better.
The Harris Gamble
She may be the last best hope, but don’t deny the risks.