admin The Film Historian Who’s Sick of Movies
After a lifetime spent reviewing them, David Thomson makes a provocative but unconvincing case.
Pete Buttigieg’s Ordeal Is a Frightening New Form of Political Harassment
Even in these unimaginative days, Americans are still capable of innovations in cruelty.
The Capital Is a Mess
Chain-link fences, construction cranes, armed guards, and portable toilets everywhere
American History as Rorschach Test
A new curriculum plays down America’s sins.
What Would Mark Twain Think of America at 250?
The country’s greatest satirist loved technology and hated corruption. He’d have plenty to say about both in 2026.
Is ‘Universal Basic Capital’ the Solution to AI Job Loss?
The policy could provide a much-needed hedge against a future AI dystopia—but only if it’s designed the right way.
A Supreme Court Decision That Might Actually Improve Politics
The recent campaign-finance ruling is actually good. Or at least, it’s not bad.
So Long to America’s Favorite Everymensch
The internet couldn’t get enough of “Freddy,” a German tourist on an epic World Cup road trip. Why did he…
A Surreal Day at the Great American State Fair
I drank a can of Phorm Energy Screamin’ Freedom, and I may never sleep again.
The Democrats Are Blowing Things Up
They’re over moderates and incumbents.