The Literary Ecosystem Is Dying
In a sense, the decline of book reviews, like the decline of newspapers themselves, is a story about disaggregation.
Ideas
Democrats Mess With Winning in Texas
Once again, the party’s statewide candidates seem to have grander ambitions than victory.
The Relentless Andrew Yang
He loves to solve problems. But what if politics isn’t about solving problems?
The Intellectual Edgelords of the GOP
The mainstreaming of transgressive ideas is the culmination of a yearslong conservative project.
It Was Too Easy for Her to Kill Herself
The case of Eileen Mihich should disturb both advocates and opponents of medically assisted suicide.
How to Actually Reform ICE
Accountability, transparency, and trust must be centerpieces of “New ICE.”
Trump’s Crypto Defenses Aren’t Reassuring
An Abu Dhabi royal seems to have gotten what he paid for, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Countdown to an Arms Race
The last significant nuclear-arms-control treaty is about to expire, and Trump isn’t putting anything in its place.
The Real Reason ICE Agents Wear Masks
Face coverings may work less to protect federal agents from danger than to make it easier for them to do unconstitutional things.
A Social-Media Ban Really Could Do a Lot of Good
Australia’s experiment is the first of its kind, but the evidence from alcohol, drug, and other bans is promising.