admin The Ticking Clock on the Strait of Hormuz
Trump said it himself in June—military force won’t open the waterway, and energy reserves are quickly winding down.
Washington, the Useful Abolitionist
In Philadelphia, the Trump administration downplays the importance of slavery to understanding the first president.
How to Open Yourself Up to a New Passion
Sometimes the things that bring us the most joy are the ones we stumble upon.
Even Trump Can’t Spin This One
You can’t post your way out of a war.
Trump’s Trigger Warnings
The president is ordering new signs outside the Smithsonian to warn Americans about history.
Saudi Arabia Learns the Limits of Pay to Play
Even money and gifts can’t buy diplomatic loyalty from Trump.
Five Theories of the Jon Ossoff Moment
The Georgia Democrat is running for reelection to the Senate. Why are so many people buzzing about him as a…
Why Would Meta Download So Much Porn?
Filings from a recent lawsuit allege that the tech company accessed—and distributed—copyrighted adult films, blueprints for 3-D-printable handguns, celebrity deepfakes,…
Does Iran Have a Plan?
The U.S is subtly shifting its strategy for round two.
Homer Was the Homer of the Zulus
The right-wing backlash to <em>The Odyssey </em>is about portraying civilization as a whites-only project.