The Christian nationalist Doug Wilson says he isn’t trying to be Howard Stern but his language can be just as controversial. On this week’s “Interesting Times,” he defends his use of “naughty words” as weapons in his arsenal.

I’m a dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker. But I can’t help rooting against the Yankees.

Readers respond to a guest essay that put Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech in a more favorable light.

Promises of peace between Jews and Palestinians must be turned into reality.

A pivotal term beckons.

Doug Wilson’s political project to “stop making God angry.”

The president is going after clean energy, and Americans will face higher bills as a result.

Doug Wilson’s political project to “stop making God angry.”

The leadership of Russia must understand that its attempt to rebuild Europe’s last empire is doomed to fail.

Authoritarian creep reaches a new phase.

Health care premiums are expected to double for millions of Americans on Obamacare next year if the law doesn’t change in time. Neera Tanden walks Ezra Klein through the policy stakes of the government shutdown.

Health care premiums are expected to double for millions of Americans on Obamacare next year if the law doesn’t change in time. Neera Tanden walks Ezra Klein through the policy stakes of the government shutdown.

Readers respond to a guest essay about vaccine debates. Also: Attorney General Pam Bondi’s performance; wildfire smoke and our health.

What happens when the science that sends a man to death row is debunked? Robert Roberson spent over 20 years on death row for his daughter’s death, but new evidence points to a different cause. Without intervention from Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, Roberson’s execution is scheduled for Oct. 16.

Public parks are vital for children’s health.

Obamacare premiums could double for millions of Americans if the law isn’t changed. Neera Tanden walks Ezra Klein through the shutdown’s policy stakes.

Remember when Republicans loved states’ rights?

Can Donald Trump end the “worst war” with the latest round of peace talks?

Health care premiums are expected to double for millions of Americans on Obamacare next year if the law doesn’t change in time. Neera Tanden walks Ezra Klein through the policy stakes of the government shutdown.

America will be better off without nonstick pans: healthier, safer and perhaps even more skilled at cooking.

People and institutions of civil society must coordinate against him.

Under Trump, the N.I.H. is encouraging alternatives that use human cells rather than dogs, cats and monkeys.

After two years of war, one Gazan tells of what was lost.

The Trump administration has a long way to go.

Until the recent U.S.-backed peace deal, Israel has continued to use force without engaging in any viable diplomacy. It must change to save itself.

Readers respond to a guest essay about the broken process of college admissions. Also: What Taylor Swift taught us.

Democrats aren’t selecting the right fighters for the moment, says New York Times Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie. Bouie, along with the columnists Michelle Goldberg and David French, debate how the Democrats are handling the shutdown on “The Opinions” latest round table.

After all, there is “an enemy within.”

The president’s claims about cities don’t hold up.