America Is Growing Apart, Possibly for Good
The great “convergence” of the mid-20th century may have been an anomaly.
The Surprising Voice Missing From Gun-Control Talks
Mark Kelly made his name advocating for new gun laws after his wife was shot, but he didn’t play a central role in the big Senate compromise that passed last night.
The Insurrectionist in the Flower Shop
Jenny Cudd might regret storming the Capitol. But she’s still pushing election conspiracies.
Does the Jason Kander Story Have a Third Act?
The once-future star of the Democratic Party is resurfacing with a memoir about mental illness. The question is whether it’s a prequel to his return to politics.
The Democrats’ New Spokesman in the Culture Wars
The left desperately needs someone to stand up to Republicans’ rights rollback. Is Gavin Newsom up to the task?
The January 6 Committee’s Most Damning Revelation Yet
Donald Trump’s plot to overturn the election was not a whisper, but a roar.
Why Biden Shouldn’t Run in 2024
Yes, he’s fit to be president right now. But he’s too old for the next election.
The Triumph of a Sometimes-Trump Republican
South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace’s careful tightrope walk helped her win her primary, but it wasn’t the whole story.
How Bipartisan Gun-Control Talks Actually Succeeded
Even skeptics were surprised by the scope of the compromise.
‘I’m, Like, This Close to Snapping’
Four years after the first March for Our Lives, X González’s hope for gun control has given way to deep frustration.
Trump Gets the January 6 Trial He Long Dodged
The first of six House Select Committee hearings aimed to shape the president’s standing in the eyes of future voters.
Is This the End of the George Floyd Moment?
The Los Angeles and San Francisco election results add pressure on Democrats to balance criminal-justice reform with public safety.
Are Iowa’s Democratic Days Gone for Good?
Presidents, senators, and first ladies doted on the Simpson children. Now they’re struggling to face their state’s post-Trump reality.
The Club That No One Wants to Join
After Columbine, a group of principals formed a support network for school leaders who experience mass shootings. Every year, they have more work to do.
American Rasputin
Steve Bannon is still scheming. And he’s still a threat to democracy.
Sharon McMahon Has No Use for Rage-Baiting
A Minnesota-based Instagram influencer is bringing Americans out of their echo chambers. How?
Pennsylvania Becomes the Land of Oz
The TV doctor’s primary victory owes far more to Donald Trump than a well-timed endorsement.
No, Ann Coulter, I Am Not Responsible for the ‘Great Replacement’ Theory
Documenting how a diversifying electorate might help Democrats is not the same as inciting fears about “replacement.”
The Revolt Against Homelessness
Michael Shellenberger is betting on the frustration of California voters—even though most experts disagree with the solutions he’s selling.
His Clients Were Acquitted of Murder. Why Did They Get Life Sentences?
No other case gets to Jarrett Adams as much as this one in Virginia does.