Recent articles
April 5, 2026
Why Trump Thinks He Can Walk Away From the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is feeling much less pain than its allies are.
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March 5, 2026
Iran Is One More Humiliation for J. D. Vance
Trump’s war shows that, within the administration, the vice president’s opinions matter less and less.
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February 26, 2026
The High-Stakes Fight Between Hegseth and Anthropic
Even when companies vow to develop AI responsibly, geopolitics may force them to abandon that commitment.
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February 20, 2026
A Conservative Court Refused to Be a Rubber Stamp
Regardless, the tariffs will be back.
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February 8, 2026
British Politicians Are Still Capable of Shame. Americans Aren’t.
The Epstein case keeps threatening politicians—just not in the United States.
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January 29, 2026
The Long-Term Benefit of Gentrifying Cities
Bringing rich and poor together has major benefits.
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January 18, 2026
Trump Doesn’t Want Legal Immigrants Either
New limits reflect sloppy reasoning and a desire for collective punishment.
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