admin How America Gave Up on Its Own History
Unable to agree on how to interpret the American story, the country’s schools, universities, and political institutions have stopped trying…
What It Means to Love America
As our nation turns 250, it’s worth asking what form patriotism should take.
America’s Promise
Julia Ward Howe's “Battle Hymn of the Republic” continues to inspire a nation to realize its ideals.
Never Call Retreat
How “Battle Hymn of the Republic” was born—and why it endures as a sacred national song
The Absurd World Cup
FIFA’s president calls football a great unifier, but is it a match for the chaos of 2026t?
Ukraine Is Not Losing. Russia Is Not Winning.
A momentum shift that changes everything
Flu Vaccines Should Not Be This Hard
Normally, the CDC’s vaccine advisors weigh in on flu vaccines in June. This year, the panel is in disarray.
The Road Wound Upward
A poem
When Fighting Trump Isn’t Enough to Win Another Term
A New York City congressional race shows the fractures on the left.
Democrats Have to Choose Between Character and Power
Just a few years ago, Republicans sacrificed an Alabama Senate seat rather than endure an unacceptable colleague. Will Democrats do…