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The ‘A-Plus-Plus-Plus-Plus-Plus’ Economy Is Bad for Trump
Unlike during his last time in the White House, people now disapprove of Trump because of the economy, not in spite of it.
How Mamdani’s Child Care Plan Can Succeed
If he learns the right lessons, the mayor-elect could pull off something remarkable.
Who Speaks for MAGA?
The battle over Charlie Kirk’s legacy is fracturing the right.
Who Speaks for MAGA?
The battle over Charlie Kirk’s legacy is fracturing the right.
America Can’t Make What the Military Needs
The U.S. defense industry has lost the ability to build quickly and effectively.
What Trump’s National Security Strategy Gets Right About Europe
It’s an actual place, not an arbitrarily bounded zone.
Gavin Newsom: ‘We Failed on the Border’
Gov. Gavin Newsom has pushed California to offer health insurance to undocumented immigrants. He also thinks the Democratic Party has failed on border policy in recent years. On a recent episode of “The Ezra Klein Show,” he explains why.
Gavin Newsom on California’s ‘Original Sin’
Newsom has emerged as a front-runner for the Democratic Party’s 2028 ticket. But will he be able to reconcile his track record as the governor of one of the least affordable states in the country?
Gavin Newsom Is Embracing Contradiction
Gov. Gavin Newsom has resisted the Trump administration with his push to redistrict California, while also inviting major right-wing figures like Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk on his podcast. In a recent conversation on “The Ezra Klein Show,” he explains why he’s willing to take these risks.
Trump’s National Security Strategy Memo Declares Global Culture War
The Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy is a pivot to the agenda of online reactionaries.
The Moral Cost of Our Spectacles of Violence
Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Phil Klay. Also: American evangelicals.
Are We Losing Our Democracy?
While the United States is not yet close to a full-on autocracy, the New York Times editorial board outlines some of the warning signs of democratic erosion already taking place, thanks to the efforts of President Trump.
What My Children Taught Me About Interfaith Tradition
The holidays became easier when my children could meaningfully participate in religious and household rituals.
How Gavin Newsom Became the Democrats’ 2028 Front-Runner
How the California governor became the 2028 Democratic front-runner.
The Early Decision Option Is a Racket. Shut It Down.
Colleges should not be allowed to squeeze applicants in a vise.
America Pours Billions Into the Military. We Don’t Know Where It All Goes.
Wasteful spending and byzantine regulations keep the U.S. military stuck in a failing status quo.
The Health Care Debate We Really Need
The high cost of health care in America is suppressing wages, driving job losses and fueling inequality.
The Contradictions of Gavin Newsom
How the California governor became the 2028 Democratic front-runner.
Trump Picked This Fight With Maduro. He Can’t Back Down.
If the Trump administration allows Nicolás Maduro to endure, it will signal that a criminal dictatorship masquerading as a state can stare down the United States and win.
The Resilience of Religious Doubt
Belief is reasonable. Skepticism is inevitable.
Europe, Too, Is Worth Fighting For
Provided Europeans want to fight for it.
Trump’s Bleak View of the World
Readers discuss the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy. Also: Hollywood and culture; fighting in a family.
Why the ‘Affordability Hoax’ Is a Trap for Trump
I doubt this was what Trump meant when he called himself “Mr. Brexit.”
Republican Women Suddenly Realize They’re Surrounded by Misogynists
There’s a big difference between being useful and being respected.
Amy Klobuchar: Trump Should Not Replace A.I. Laws With an Executive Order
“One Rulebook” is not the kind of A.I. regulation this country needs.
Netflix? Paramount? They’re Both Terrible for Warner Bros.
Either merger would be bad for the country.
M. Gessen and Michelle Goldberg on How to Resist
Through their reporting, the columnists share how regular citizens stand up to governments they oppose.
Trump’s New Strategy Document Is Misguided and Dangerous
Threats against us aren’t limited to one hemisphere.