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Giuliani to Senator: ‘Try to Just Slow it Down’
The president’s lawyer tries to block the count of the Electoral College votes.
The Conservative Case That Donald Trump Lost the 2020 Election
He had his opportunities to challenge the election in the courts, but the fraud claims melted under scrutiny.
Iran Is Already Testing the Incoming Biden Administration
By ramping up its uranium enrichment, the Islamic Republic is signalling a willingness to escalate hostilities.
Uphill: What to Expect When Congress Meets on Wednesday
Plus, why a last-minute impeachment is unlikely.
Why Are Conservative Populists Pushing $2,000 Checks as ‘Pro-Worker’?
A genuinely pro-worker policy should focus on those who really do need the government’s help.
The Mad Rush To Be on the Stupid Side of History
Imagine believing that the Founders intended for the vice president to be able to select the next president.
A Non-Populist Case for Brexit
The U.K. will no doubt face challenges ahead, but its departure from the EU is a victory for sovereignty and democracy.
Why Is It Taking So Long to Administer COVID Vaccinations?
From a lack of federal government coordination to local logistical issues, it's complicated.
A New Southern Manifesto
There are parallels between the Republicans who endorsed Texas v. Pennsylvania and the Democrats who voiced their opposition to Brown v. Board of Education in the 1950s.
The EU Shouldn’t Rush Into a Comprehensive Trade Deal With China
China is trying to rush a deal through before EU-U.S. relations stabilize. Europe shouldn't cave.
Should Those Who Served the Trump Administration Reluctantly Now Feel Remorse?
Mass resignations would have been nice, but they wouldn’t have changed history.
When ‘Listen to the Science’ Is Just a Shield for Bad Policy Ideas
Scientists are free to share their political opinions, but the fact they wear a lab coat doesn't give them any extra legitimacy.
On Its 80th Anniversary, The Philadelphia Story Offers a Timeless Lesson
Regardless of class or other distinctions, humans all have the same capacity for morality and the same propensity for moral failure.
The GOP Hoped to Avoid This Fight With Trump. It’s Here.
Even as he loses in court and the Electoral College, the president lashes out against those who don’t support his efforts.
Why We Shouldn’t Abandon the Consumer Welfare Standard
In going after big tech companies, some on both the left and right want to abandon a principle that has helped foster a dynamic economy.