The One Thing That Could’ve Changed the War in Afghanistan
Had Osama bin Laden been killed or captured in December 2001, justice would have been served in the way Americans like: fast, hard, and cheap.
Cornel West on Why the Left Needs Jesus
The famous professor has found himself out of step with cancel culture and the search for political purity among progressives.
‘He Thought What He Was Doing Was Good for People’
Why is it so difficult to prevent unnecessary medical procedures in the U.S. health-care system?
‘Everybody I Know Is Pissed Off’
New polling data paint a more complicated picture about the next phase of the pandemic.
The Threat of a Cuomo Comeback
Absent further action by the state legislature, the governor could run for his old job next year—and a recent poll suggests he would have a shot at victory.
When Your Yard Can Kill You
My mom wanted to be prepared for wildfire season. But I knew she was concerned about the cost.
Why Cuomo Finally Resigned
Democrats hold their leaders to higher standards than Republicans do. When they abandoned the New York governor, he had no choice but to quit.
Biden Won Over Mitch McConnell. Now He Needs AOC.
The president won’t be able to celebrate the Senate’s bipartisan passage of an infrastructure bill until Democrats deliver the rest of his economic agenda this fall.
The Words the AP Didn’t Want to Use
The reporter Jonathan Katz explains how he wrestled with the sins of U.S. interventions abroad—and what to call them.
The Next Face of the Democratic Party
Hakeem Jeffries could end up being the first Black speaker of the House—but not all progressives are happy about his rise.
The Tucker Carlson Fans Who Got Vaxxed
I asked vaccinated fans of the Fox News host what it will take to get more Republicans to get their shots.
The Best Way to Keep Your Kids Safe From Delta
Get the adults in your community vaccinated.
Does Biden Understand Contemporary Politics?
The president still believes he can reach across the aisle to a radicalized GOP.
Kamala Harris Knows She’s Trapped
The vice president needs to win over the voters who approve of Biden, but not of her performance.
The Voters Who Could Turn California Red
The state GOP’s comeback runs through Latino communities.
What the Ohio Special Election Actually Means
The Democratic primary became a proxy war between progressives and the establishment. But the outcome doesn’t tell us much about the party’s future.
The Gymnast Who Won’t Let Her Daughters Do Gymnastics
Gymnast Rachael Denhollander is one of many people who can no longer watch the Olympics with casual enjoyment.
How to Avoid the Worst Parenting Mistake
Emily Oster caters to a data-obsessed crowd of modern parents. But sometimes you just can’t optimize your kid.
What I Heard in the White House Basement
I knew the president had clear and straightforward talking points—I’d written them.
The Unraveling of the Trump Era
The Trump administration desperately wanted to cut government benefits, and it had outside help to do so. But very few of its new rules held up.