Not Getting Vaccinated to Own Your Fellow Libs
They’ve aligned themselves with forces they despise. But lefty anti-vaxxers don’t see the contradiction.
The Emerging Artistry of Hunter Biden
His upcoming solo show is a headache for the White House—and a window into the murky finances of the international art market.
The State of Texas v. Jesus Christ
Texas’s refusal to allow a pastor to pray while holding a dying man’s hand is an offense to basic Christian values.
The Democrats’ Greatest Delusion
The party keeps behaving like it can win the next election by pulling off the right set of political maneuvers.
Not Every Question Has a Scientific Answer
The toughest COVID-19 policy questions are matters for politicians—not health experts—to decide.
Hard Work Isn’t the Point of the Office
The pandemic disrupted soft work—the gossip, eavesdropping, and casual relationship-building that aren’t a formal part of your job.
The World Won’t Miss Angela Merkel
The German chancellor’s departure feels like a historic moment. But little will change once she’s gone.
‘You Have to Scream Out’
Being Black and disabled is a constant struggle.
What a New Defense Pact Reveals About America
A deal between the United States, Britain, and Australia serves as a rebuttal of the argument that Washington is in retreat.
The Liberal Attack on Government
The left criticized administrative power, and then lost control of both the government and the narrative that surrounded it.
The Danger of Treating Everything as an Emergency
To declare a crisis without a limiting principle is to invite abuse.
Evacuations Are Admissions of Failure
When mass evacuation becomes the primary response to hurricanes and wildfires, leaders are admitting that they cannot protect their citizens from threats of climate change.
Arizona’s Audit Continues to Be a Chaotic Mess
If you accept the ridiculous premise that the election needed to be rechecked, why do such a bad job of it?
Texas Democrats Have an Opportunity
But it’s not clear they can seize it.
Moral Perfection Can Wait
Justin Trudeau’s reelection bid forces the left to ask whether it prioritizes policy victories or ideological purity.
France Is Mad
But not that mad.
Social Media Is Attention Alcohol
A fun product has the same downsides as booze. Instagram’s own internal research makes the case better than any critic.
Trump Put Milley in an Impossible Position
The general stayed inside the lines—barely. The real problem is that he was in that situation at all.
Say Goodbye to Your Manager
The pandemic has exposed a fundamental weakness in the system.
Stop Calling It a ‘Pandemic of the Unvaccinated’
Sure, it may be true. But that doesn’t mean it’s productive.