General
Politics Is About More Than ‘Following the Science’
There’s also the problem of scientists trying to think like politicians.
Is the Muslim World Ignoring the Plight of the Uyghurs?
Islamic countries can’t afford to ignore the persecution of their fellow believers, but neither do they want to damage their relations with China.
Tear Down That Fence: Security Theater Won’t Protect The Capitol
But it would hurt our democracy and divert attention and resources from more effective improvements.
CPAC Was Right at Home in the Land of Make-Believe
That Donald Trump lost the 2020 election was just so much fake news for panelists and attendees.
Biden Risks Repeating Mistakes of the Past if He Ignores the Evidence on Iran
The Islamic Republic has a long track record of willfully concealing its nuclear activities in violation of its treaty obligations.
What We Have Yet to Learn About the Capitol Riots
Whether late-breaking intelligence supported significantly greater defenses remains to be seen.
It’s Still Donald Trump’s Party
CPAC famously rejects losers. So this time around, everyone pretended he really won.
Dark Days in Hong Kong
Charges against almost 50 activists and politicians show that Hong Kong democrats face fates similar to dissidents on the mainland.
Florida Basks in New Role as Republican Homeland
Other fast-growing, low-tax states are becoming more Democratic. Demographics explain why the Sunshine State is different.
The Great Chicken Sandwich Wars, Continued
It's time to judge some entrants, some exotic sandwiches, and the spicy ones.
WandaVision and the Art of Corporate World-Building
The show is a creative way to set up the next phase of the MCU. What if it could stand on its own?
Team Biden Tries to Thread the Needle on the Iran Nuclear Deal
Can anything be accomplished without caving to the Islamic Republic?
Understanding the Brouhaha Over Biden’s Use of a Facility to House Unaccompanied Minors
While a Trump-era order to expel anyone crossing the border remains largely in effect, the new administration has allowed such minors to enter the country.
The Unintended Downside of Childhood Allowance Proposals
It could cut into the gains made on child support enforcement the last quarter-century.
