The Tyrant Test
A leader who uses military force to suppress his political opposition ought to lose the right to govern.
Ideas
Whose Choice? Whose Life?
The Adriana Smith case is not exactly about abortion.
Being a Dad Is About More Than Being Around
As I reflect on my own failings as a dad, what I hope I offered most is not memories but a model for living.
Another Side of Modern Fatherhood
We hear a lot about how men are struggling, toxic, or both. Dr. Becky begs to differ.
October 7 Changed Israel’s Calculus
Four key changes influenced the timing of the attacks on Iran.
The Settlers With Their Sights on Gaza
A hard-line Israeli movement, featured in a new BBC documentary, expects to benefit from the current war—and meets no resistance from the U.S.
Trump’s Un-American Parade
What looks like an excess of strength may really be a deficit of liberty.
Why Israel Struck Now
As Iran’s deterrence eroded, the risks of conflict climbed.
Israel’s Bold, Risky Attack
The Israeli campaign may be necessary, but preventive wars carry great moral and practical risks.
New York Is Not a Democracy
Too few voters are choosing the next mayor.