A Prison Lifer Comes Home
Imprisoned for decades for a crime he committed as a juvenile, “Red Dog” Fennell was released as an old man into a baffling world.
Modern Life Has Made It Easier for Serial Killers to Thrive
They get away with their crimes about 40 percent of the time.
Medicaid’s Dark Secret
For many participants, the program that provides health care to millions of low-income Americans isn’t free. It’s a loan. And the government expects to be repaid.
Misunderstanding Susan Sontag
Her beauty and celebrity eclipse the real source of her allure—her commitment to aesthetic self-discipline.
The Military Origins of Layering
The popular way to keep warm outdoors owes a debt to World War II–era clothing science. An Object Lesson.
It’s Time for Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges
They attract money and attention to the predominantly white universities that showcase them, while HBCUs struggle. What would happen if they collectively decided to go to black schools?
-
![Young boy drags his foot in front of background of gold stars]()
When the Culture War Comes for the Kids -
![]()
Trump Is Not Well -
![Hong Kong protestors hold up five fingers and brandish an American flag during a march.]()
The U.S. Is About to Do Something Big on Hong Kong -
![]()
A Prison Lifer Comes Home -
![School-bus stop sign]()
Her Only Crime Was Helping Her Kids -
![Holocaust survivor Marga Spiegel at Holocaust memorial site]()
There Are No Nazi Memorials -
![]()
Medicaid’s Dark Secret -
![A group of skydivers pose as they fall through the air]()
A Famous Argument Against Free Will Has Been Debunked -
![]()
On Chandler Bing’s Job -
![Crown]()
The Heir
Support 160 years of independent journalism. Subscribe and save up to 78% off.
