‘In the Name of God, Go’
Britain’s prime minister sees himself as Winston Churchill’s heir. But what if he is remembered as Churchill’s weak, humiliated predecessor instead?
Why So Many People Still Don’t Understand Anti-Semitism
Unlike many other bigotries, anti-Semitism is not merely a social prejudice; it is a conspiracy theory about how the world operates.
Are Audiences Smart Enough to Handle Ambiguity?
Critics of Licorice Pizza think the film could normalize anti-Asian mockery.
Does Being a Victim of Crime Shift a Politician’s Views?
Representative Mary Gay Scanlon speaks about having her car stolen from her at gunpoint.
A Synagogue Shouldn’t Be a Fortress
Security experts maximize defenses. But places of worship need to remain welcoming.
The COVID-Risk Social Contract Is Under Negotiation
Is it okay to walk into a bar if you might sicken someone who might need hospital care?
Congress Should Step Up on Pandemic Policy
Sweeping decisions that change how society operates should be made by the legislative branch, not unelected bureaucrats.
The Selfishness of Novak Djokovic
The top player in men’s tennis is yet another anti-vaccine athlete who’d rather create chaos than get a shot.
The Case for Keeping Up Your Christmas Tree Until March
Or even May
Seditious Conspiracy Was the Right Charge for the January 6 Organizers
The possibility that prosecutors might abuse the charge in the future is hardly a reason to shrink from it now, when it is most applicable.
The Culture War Has Warped the Supreme Court’s Judgment
Yesterday’s decision hinges on a new and alarming embrace of the right-wing crusade against vaccination.
What John McCain Would Say About Putin and Ukraine
The late senator would have rallied the West to embrace its obligation to advance the cause of freedom and justice in the world.
The Supreme Court Has Anointed Itself Czar of the Country’s COVID Rules
The conservative justices say that vaccine policy is Congress’s or the states’ job, but in practice they’re the ones calling the shots now.
Saving Classics From Identity Politics
Underprivileged students have much to gain from entry into the larger intellectual culture that has molded Western societies.
How to Mentor Young Workers in a Remote World
As we approach year three of the pandemic, we need to (finally) change how we train people.
The Contested Significance of January 6
Surveying the divide as America marked a fraught anniversary
A Simple Plan to Solve All of America’s Problems
The U.S. doesn’t have enough COVID tests—or houses, immigrants, physicians, or solar panels. We need an abundance agenda.
Two Years Is Long Enough
After multiple lockdowns, three vaccines, and one bout of COVID, I want my life back.
Stop Fetishizing Old Homes
Whatever your aesthetic preferences, new construction is better on nearly every conceivable measure.
The Data Are Pointing to One Major Driver of America’s Murder Spike
A massive increase in gun sales in early 2020 seems to have contributed to the recent rise in homicides.