The Decision That Could Doom Democrats for a Decade
They predicted that nonpartisan redistricting commissions would make elections more fair, but Republicans might reap the benefits.
Is Biden Doing Enough to Protect Democracy?
Even the president’s closest allies are alarmed that he’s not making voting rights a front-and-center issue.
Is a Democratic Wipeout Inevitable?
Even when the president’s party passes historic legislation, voters don’t seem to care.
The Christians Who Mock Wokeness for a Living
The Babylon Bee, an online satire publication, has become a popular destination for Christians disaffected with megachurch culture and right-wingers who crave clever commentary about the hypocritical left.
The Abortion Backup Plan No One Is Talking About
Even in states with the strictest abortion laws, pregnant people have a safe, inexpensive option to terminate their pregnancies. But few know about it.
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.
Should Princeton Exist?
Each year, top universities shower resources on a privileged few. Christopher Eisgruber, the president of Princeton, defends elite education.
What Slack Does for Women
For years, women have had to control their voice, posture, and demeanor in the workplace. With Slack, we don’t have to worry about any of that.
What Democrats Need to Understand About the Changing Electorate
How the president’s party can avoid a midterm blowout
Is There Another Reason Biden Likes Boosters?
Scientists can’t agree on the benefits of boosters for young people. But economically, psychologically, and politically, boosters can do a lot.
Kamala Harris Might Have to Stop the Steal
Constitutional scholars are already worrying about another January 6 crisis, and they warn that the next election might be harder to save.
What We Lost When Gannett Came to Town
We don’t often talk about how a paper’s collapse makes people feel: less connected, more alone.
The Social Security Trap
Social Security rewards long careers and high pay, all but guaranteeing that parents who focus on child-rearing receive the smallest payouts. My mom is one such parent.
The Conservatives Dreading—And Preparing for—Civil War
A faction of the right believes America has been riven into two countries. The Claremont Institute is building the intellectual architecture for whatever comes next.
Transforming America With a One-Vote Majority
Joe Biden’s economic plan is stalled in Congress because the warring wings of his party aren’t yet desperate enough to compromise. They could be soon.
Rubio: I’m Not Sure We’re Better Off Than We Were Under Trump
The Florida senator isn’t convinced that the current administration is doing better than the last.
Why Hillary Clinton Fears the GOP’s Next Moves
The former secretary of state worries that the conspiracies of the ’90s have brought us to the brink.
The Democrats’ Last Best Shot to Kill the Filibuster
An antiquated rule keeps standing in the way of Joe Biden’s agenda.
Ben Sasse Wants to Talk About Tocqueville, Not Marjorie Taylor Greene
Why a senator from the GOP heartland thinks today’s Trump-obsessed politics won’t stick around
Why Biden Is Patient as Democrats Panic
The president’s legacy—and the outcome of the next two elections—hangs in the balance.
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