Editorial
America Is a Failed State with Good Branding
The American state was built for a different scale, a different economy, a different kind of citizen. Its machinery was designed to serve thirteen colonies
There’s No Civility Clause for Fascists
In 2015, Donald Trump began an assault on political norms that would culminate in a presidency defined by cruelty, chaos, and contempt. He encouraged violence
The Climate Crisis Needs a Reckoning, Not a Fungus
A newly discovered marine fungus, found off the coast of Australia, can break down polypropylene – a notoriously durable plastic used in everything from yogurt
The Market for Hope Is in Recession
Your voice matters. At least, that’s what they tell you: “Participation in democratic institutions is the cornerstone of civilization.” So you show up. You do
The Most Privileged Lie in America
In Texas, measles vaccination rates among babies surged as an outbreak spread. NBC News reported the spike; Alex Griswold noted the irony. Anti-vaxx, he points
Air-Raid Sirens and Sound Bites
A third night of aerial bombardment over Ukraine has painted a grim portrait of Europe’s ongoing war. Russia’s continued attacks, striking Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, and
The Soft Sell of Hard Power
Ross Douthat’s May 21st interview with Vice President J.D. Vance, published in the New York Times under the “Interesting Times” banner, is an exercise in
The Unlearning of America
At a recent Senate hearing, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was asked to define habeas corpus. Her answer: It is a constitutional power the president
Trump’s Selective Antisemitism
The Trump administration’s approach to antisemitism isn’t incoherent—it’s instructive. It offers a kind of blueprint for how moral language can be conscripted into the service