The Bursting of the Tel Aviv Bubble
The liberal, cosmopolitan side of Israel is facing a moment of truth.
A Pro-Russia Strongman at Mar-a-Lago
Milorad Dodik, the separatist Bosnian Serb leader, has won MAGA’s favor after a lobbying bonanza.
The ‘Cuteservative’ in Chief
Alex Clark, the voice of wellness at Turning Point USA, is entering her wife era.
The Election Lies Are Already Starting on X
No one is ready for what Elon Musk’s platform could look like on Tuesday.
The Rise of the Tallboy Is a Sign of the Times
America has entered its big-beer era.
Trump Has Pushed Some Texas Republicans Too Far
Four Lone Star State conservatives wrestle with their party’s MAGA turn.
Forget Grit
Even the luminaries of the self-help genre have begun to recognize how little in life we can actually control.
Foie Gras Is Tearing D.C. Apart
A proposed ban on the delicacy is somehow the most contentious question on the ballot.
The Currency of the Journal Article Is Collapsing
As an editor I can say that we are being flooded with AI-assisted work.
What the Economy Is Sacrificing to AI
Every investment is a trade-off.
What Should You Do With Your Money in the Age of AI?
Financial tips for AI doomers (and accelerationists)
Trump Is Closing From Behind
His final plea to voters is not about the issues that matter the most to them.
He Was Hugely Influential. He Also Had a Foolish Streak.
A recent biography of the writer John Berger reminds us about his hefty influence—and how he could be blinkered by his convictions.
The State Department Is in Disarray
It hasn’t received as much scrutiny as some parts of the Trump administration, but its personnel decisions reflect both disturbing ideas and general incompetence.
Where No Man Has Gone Before
The late actor exemplified the wisdom and sophistication of his most famous character, Jean-Luc Picard.
The Collapse of Cuba
Hunger. Sickness. Blackouts. Abandoned streets. The withering of the state is shocking to behold.
Why Do So Many People Think Trump Is Good?
The work of the moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre helps illuminate some central questions of our time.
The Worst-Case Future for White-Collar Workers
The well-off have no experience with the job market that might be coming.
How American Girl Doll Lost Its Way
At 40, the brand faces a midlife crisis.
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