The Executive-Privilege Paradox
The Biden administration isn’t going to fight Congress over January 6 documents. That’s a good thing for the presidency.
The Great Resignation Is Accelerating
A lasting effect of this pandemic will be a revolution in worker expectations.
The Sleeper SCOTUS Case That Threatens the Separation of Church and State
Carson v. Makin could set a new precedent for how taxpayer dollars are used to fund religious education.
The Second Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
King’s nightmare of racism is being presented as his dream.
The Hypocrisy of the Anti-vax Patriot
Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is a great way to help U.S. military families.
Jon Gruden Just Put It in Writing
The deposed Raiders coach expressed bigoted attitudes that are all too common in the NFL.
America Is Not Ready for Trump’s Second Term
And he could win, fair and square.
Dave Chappelle’s Rorschach Test
The comedian’s latest special blurs the line between victim and bully.
Do We Really Need to Meet In Person?
Videoconferencing is flawed, but it’s still better than the alternative.
By Attacking Me, Justice Alito Proved My Point
If he wants the public to see the Court as apolitical, he should try meeting that standard himself.
America’s Blue and Red Tribes Aren’t So Far Apart
The culture war over vaccination would be less dire if the two sides understood their similarities.
The House of Representatives Is Failing American Democracy
By fleeing to the political extremes, a co-equal House of Congress is abdicating its lawmaking power.
1 Billion TikTok Users Understand What Congress Doesn’t
The video-sharing app avoids scrutiny because politicians don’t take it seriously.
A COVID Serenity Prayer
We need the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Why the Latest Campus Cancellation Is Different
Following a Twitter outcry, a scientist was stopped from giving a lecture at MIT for reasons that had nothing to do with the lecture itself.
Why Aren’t We Even Talking About Easing COVID Restrictions?
Yes, it’s too soon to lift restrictions. But it’s odd that there are no clear benchmarks for getting there.
It’s Not Misinformation. It’s Amplified Propaganda.
You don’t need fake accounts to spread ampliganda online. Real people will happily do it.
Bangladesh Really Is a Climate Success Story
The country shows the power of self-determination when it comes to development and climate policy.
The U.S. Is Politically Bankrupt
For political reasons, powerful people don’t want the country to pay its bills. History shows all that could go wrong.
How Is a Catholic Supposed to Think About the COVID Vaccine?
The Church’s official teaching on vaccines requires a kind of nuance missing from today’s public life.
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