The Genes That Could Cancel Out a Fatal Diagnosis
admin The key to treating genetic disease might be hidden in other “modifier” genes.
July 2026
Your Vivid, Vibrant Everyday Life
Welcome to Ordinary Extraordinary, our new eight-week newsletter series.
I Heard You Singing
A short story
The Classic Novel That Today’s Young Men Should Read
Beneath all the alienation, <em>The Catcher in the Rye</em>, which turns 75 this year, has a surprisingly hopeful—and ethical—outlook.
What Biden Changed About American Foreign Policy
The most recent Democratic administration focused on adapting American power to a dangerous new world. Progressives are calling that vision…
The Demons of Maryville
A growing number of charismatic Christians see themselves as waging a spiritual battle against the forces of Satan. Sometimes those…
The Other Celebration of America
The World Cup has provided the unity that was lacking from the official 250th celebrations.
Trump Comes for the American History Museum
A White House report details what the administration wants to change in the Smithsonian—and suggests that a crackdown could be…
With Graham Platner, Democrats Got Drunk on the Beer Test
He said there wouldn’t be any more scandals, but a new <em>Politico</em> report threatens to end his Senate campaign in…
FIFA’s Lesson for Trump
The messy decision to reverse a red card against an American player shows what happens when an institution forfeits the…