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July 10, 2026
Online Insanity and Its Counterpoint
What we can and can't achieve with any response to the rise in paranoia and extremism online.
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June 26, 2026
Hopes, Fears, and the Wizards
A window into Washington Wizards fandom during a very big week, after a very long decade.
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June 19, 2026
Aura and the Lack Thereof
Looking back at the Finals where Victor Wembanyama became a villain, the Knicks became legends, and the NBA mattered again.
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June 12, 2026
Europe’s Final Warning
A closer look at Europe's compounding China problems, and why a trade war is probably not imminent, but might be inevitable.
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June 5, 2026
Steph Curry Turns to China
Steph Curry's move to partner with Chinese shoe brand Li-Ning is smart, lame, and ultimately a refreshing reminder of American strengths.
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May 29, 2026
How Spencer Pratt Happens
Spencer Pratt's success in L.A. reflects his own surprising political talent, and an increasingly broken Democratic machine in California and beyond.
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May 15, 2026
Elon’s OpenAI Lawsuit Is Boring and Insulting, and It’s Already a Success
Elon Musk's two weeks in federal court have been surprisingly tedious, and his claims are at odds with the evidence.
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May 8, 2026
The Wolves Are Why We Do This
A salute to the playoff Timberwolves. Plus: Notes on Vogue history, NBA upheaval, and the "geo" in geopolitics.
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May 1, 2026
Beijing Is Not Playing the Long Game
Every single week, someone in the Western media will tell you that China is playing “the long game.” Don’t believe them.
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April 24, 2026
Tim Cook Personified Big Tech’s Maturity
For better and worse, Tim Cook’s Apple epitomized an era in which big tech companies grew up, took fewer risks, and took over the world.
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