Trump Is Sending a Terrifyingly Clear Message
The president is going after his enemies and undermining the American system.
Ideas
The West Bank Is Sliding Toward a Crisis
Unless it changes course, Israel is closer to triggering a second war with West Bank Palestinians than to ending the disastrous conflict in Gaza.
MAGA World Is So Close to Getting It
Gavin Newsom’s parodies are riling people up—and they don’t quite seem to understand why.
Actually, Slavery Was Very Bad
The president’s latest criticism of museums is a thinly veiled attempt to erase Black history.
What Trump Doesn’t Understand About ‘America First’
It’s time for Europe and the United States to accept how different they actually are.
COVID Revisionism Has Gone Too Far
If the center and left succumb to the view that “nothing worked,” no one will remain to defend sensible public-health measures the next time a pandemic comes around.
Five Baha’i Lessons for a Happier Life
This 19th-century Persian religion has deep, humanistic teachings we can all benefit from.
What Trump Actually Wants From a Ukraine Deal
The president has one goal clearly in mind—and his fixation may benefit Kyiv.
Trump Has No (Legal) Power to Mess With the Election
But that won’t stop him from finding ways to make chaos.
The Dangerous Legal Strategy Coming for Our Books
Our picture book was pulled from library shelves in Florida. The argument being used to defend the ban threatens the right to read.