Politics

The Great Divergence

America is now way richer than Europe.

15 hrs ago •

Persuasive Beats Abrasive

12 suggestions for Democrats on how they might win back skeptical voters.

May 13 •

Robert F. Graboyes

The Resistance Is Gonna Be Woke

Reports of a vibe shift are greatly exaggerated.

May 8 •

Eastern Europe Recognises the Power of NATO

Belarus is proof that a “third way” between Russia and the West does not exist.

May 7 •

Karolina Wigura

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Jarosław Kuisz

The Next 1,360 Days

Trump had a genuine mandate. The extremism of his first 100 days in office goes well beyond it.

Apr 30 •

100 Days of Ressentiment

Donald Trump’s disregard for law—and thirst for revenge—mean worse is to come.

Apr 30 •

Francis Fukuyama

Ukraine Holds More Cards Than You Think

Trump wants to throw the country under the bus—but Ukrainians and Europeans don’t have to let him.

Apr 29 •

A Victory for Boring White Guy Centrism

Facing an unprecedented threat from the south, Mark Carney convinced Canadians that sometimes a technocrat is the best brawler.

Apr 29 •

An Open Letter to America’s Law Firms

Our profession must organize, not capitulate.

Apr 28 •

Don’t Call it a Vibe Shift—Yet

Trump’s poll numbers are falling, but he has time to turn it around.

Apr 28 •

Michael Baharaeen

RFK Was Right: Severe Autism Can Be Devastating

Which doesn’t make him right about vaccines.

Apr 22 •

Your Data in DOGE’s Hands

Sometimes it’s better if government agencies can’t talk to each other.

Apr 21 •

Martin Eiermann

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