New Yorkers deserve better than the status quo.

The sociologist Arlie Hochschild studies Trump country. She explains why a decade of chaos still hasn’t shaken his base.

In Trump’s America, what is citizenship worth?

It’s not just the older infrastructure that’s in need of repair and replacement. It’s also the new systems the 21st century demands.

That it was even considered for sale should concern anyone who cares about preserving our history.

And it has nothing to do with charm.

The major sports leagues are destroying one of our few remaining sources of shared community.

Unfortunately, Americans of all stripes are coming to see violence as a legitimate means of expressing dissent.

Readers respond to a column by David Brooks about the Democratic Party. Also: A litmus test for federal workers; principled Republicans.

Deteriorating into a combative relationship with Mexico would almost certainly worsen problems over trade and cartels, and inflame further protests.

Why the president wins, loses and wins again.

The president wants to get Americans used to seeing the armed forces in a new light.

At least we know what’s definitely not working.

I think my dad thought that had he had boys, fatherhood would have been different.

Canceling the visas of Chinese students in the United States is a horrible idea.

The results are surprisingly clear on this.

We can’t forget what protests are supposed to do: bring change over time.

America must not get dragged into a war with Iran.

Israel’s imperative to set back Iran’s nuclear program became clearer after two events in 2022 and 2023.

Both the right and the left deserve blame for the rise in anti-Jewish hatred.

Fatherhood should revolve around listening and accompanying, not teaching.

The tragic narrative sounds different depending on who’s telling it.

Canada’s assisted suicide law should tell us something about the bill that New York’s Legislature just passed.

Readers respond to a guest essay about the effects of having foreign students at American universities.

Four years ago, when Eric Adams was elected, it seemed to be a signal for Democratic politics. Here’s what a democratic socialist’s win could mean.

All the other options have run their course.

Readers respond to articles about setbacks to the Fulbright program and Voice of America. Also: Senator Alex Padilla, handcuffed.

There are a number of factors to consider as we make sense of what’s happening with Iran and Israel — and the possibility for very good and very bad outcomes.

Dispatching troops risks escalation, tragic error and lasting damage to public confidence.