General
The Senate Gets SALT-y
A tax cut in the Build Back Better Act that benefits mostly blue state voters might not fly in the upper chamber.
Not With Rhetoric, but With Deeds
Bob Dole’s efforts and achievements spoke to what we love about America.
Bob Dole’s Lifetime of Service
He paid his dues in World War II, and he never forgot those who helped him when he came home.
The Siren Song of ‘Accountability’
An ethos of civilian, and especially presidential, accountability is especially vital in an era of military professionalism.
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
The Dispatch staff (and friends) share their favorite underrated Christmas songs and why they deserve your attention.
New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
On trade policy, Biden is practicing a friendlier version of Donald Trump’s protectionism.
Defense Bill Hits a Snag in the Senate
Bipartisan plans for a quick vote on amendments broke down Wednesday night.
Now Is Not the Time to Go Easy on Russia
But that is the message the Biden administration is sending.
What to Expect If You’re Expecting SCOTUS to Overturn Roe v. Wade
‘Should it be overturned?’ is not the key question.
Build Back Better Is a Gift to Rich Blue-State Democratic Voters
The SALT deduction might be the most expensive clue, but it’s not the only one.
Why Is Turkey Selling Drones to Ukraine?
Recep Erdoğan and Vladimir Putin enjoy close personal relations but keep finding themselves at opposing ends of various conflicts.
Turkey is Collateral Damage in Erdoğan’s Hostage Diplomacy
His erratic policies scare away tourists and foreign capital.
How Norman Podhoretz Made It
The leading neoconservative discusses his political odyssey, America’s dynamic culture, and the legacy of the New York intellectuals.