The Origin of Hegseth’s Anti-Beard Obsession
The fierce opposition to facial hair is less about policy and more about memory.
Ideas
Trump’s Security Strategy Is Incoherent Babble
But mixed in with the ranting are three valuable points.
Is MAGA Becoming Pro-War?
Debate over Venezuela is dividing the Republican Party.
The Trump Lawyer Scandal Is About Something Much Deeper Than Legal Technicalities
The saga is emblematic of Trump’s most dangerous and self-serving tendencies.
Pete Hegseth’s Weak Excuses
His evasive responses to Signalgate are shameful nonsense.
James Patterson’s Maxims for a Happy Life
Here’s what I learned about creativity and contentment from the celebrated author.
Why Doesn’t Trump Pay a Political Price for His Racism?
Immigration isn’t breaking our society. We are.
Condemning Millions for One Man’s Crime
The sanctity of the individual is an essential Western value.
Does Heritage Support Discrimination Against Women?
The organization’s recent hiring reveals a willingness to countenance views decisively outside the American mainstream.
Accommodation Nation
America’s colleges have an extra-time-on-tests problem.