Who is actually ruling Iran right now?
The new supreme leader’s absence from public view has exposed a deeper problem: Iran’s old power structure may not work…
5 books that define America — for better and for worse
5 books that define America — for better and for worse
America’s housing was built for a world we no longer live in
The US is turning 250. By its 300th birthday, the country could have denser suburbs, more walkable cities, and a…
Why Elon Musk is so obsessed with this violently xenophobic Armie Hammer movie
The Armie Hammer film became a surprise hit after Musk’s intervention.
Trump’s quest for untrammeled power just got a big boost
The Supreme Court knew one of its new rulings could endanger democracy — and did it anyway.
The Supreme Court’s trans sports ruling is a cautionary tale for all left-leaning lawyers
If you’re a liberal, and you’re thinking of bringing a case to the Supreme Court, don’t.
The Supreme Court just came one vote away from a constitutional catastrophe
The 5-4 vote in the birthright citizenship case is a warning that all of US law is in terrible danger.
Vox retracts Alito story
Vox is a general interest news site for the 21st century. Its mission: to help everyone understand our complicated world,…
Why gay guys are falling for AI thirst traps
These hot, hairy-chested guys have tens of thousands of followers. They’re also not real.
Are moderate Democrats washed?
Socialists are on the rise, and moderates are in retreat. Here’s how it happened.