What This Fourth of July Is Really About
admin An unfinished ode from 1876 offers a lesson for America’s 250th.
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The Man Who Invented American Popular Music Turns 200
Stephen Foster wrote some of the most enduring American songs, invented the role of songwriter, and served as a cautionary…
A Supreme Court Decision That Might Actually Improve Politics
The recent campaign-finance ruling is actually good. Or at least, it’s not bad.
What the Supreme Court Rulings Mean for Trump
A conversation with Quinta Jurecic about how the recent decisions will affect his power
What Vance Accidentally Got Right About Watergate
The vice president contends that Watergate would be “a 12-hour news story” today. He’s probably correct, but the lesson isn’t…
Five Animated Movies That Grow Up With You
Even as we get older, we don’t have to abandon certain comfort watches.
The Housing Solution Trump Is Avoiding
He’s applying a real-estate developer’s mindset to the nation’s highest office. But who is he building for?
What the Prairieland Prosecutions Reveal About Trump’s America
Harsh sentences raise uncomfortable questions about equal justice under the law.
Trump’s No-Limits Presidency
Most presidents become chastened about their power over time. Trump is doing the opposite.
The AI Super PACs Trying to Influence the Midterms
The elections will be a test for the industry’s ability to translate money into political power.