The Voters Sitting This One Out
They could help determine the balance of Congress.
In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids
Feisty children can be exhausting. They also possess a moral fire that deserves cultivating.
Israel’s Common Ground
Israel is becoming dangerously indifferent to world opinion, but still finds strength in its social bonds.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
The Democrat Who’s Winning Over Voters in Trump Country
Josh Shapiro is looking past his own reelection.
The Questions Adam Hamawy Won’t Answer
He’s likely to end up in Congress. He still hasn’t fully accounted for why he once kept company with the man known as the Blind Sheikh.
Who Thought This Ad Was a Good Idea?
Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas is using his final campaign message to call attention to the biggest criticism of him.
An SNL Sketch to Make Airlines Feel Ashamed
There’s a lot to worry about while flying. Add terrible passengers to the list.
Can You See What Holds This Painting Together?
With his sly, vacant images, Roy Lichtenstein explored the distance that technology created between us and reality.
How Rural America Steals Girls’ Futures
Death in a dying town
Remembering Syria Before the War
“A lot of people from all over the world come to see our city.”
Forget Grit
Even the luminaries of the self-help genre have begun to recognize how little in life we can actually control.
Dear Therapist: My Daughter’s ‘Brother’ Is Actually Her Father
After 30 years, I want to tell her the truth, but I don’t know how.
How American Girl Doll Lost Its Way
At 40, the brand faces a midlife crisis.