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The Monday Essay

Each Monday, a contributing writer explores a long-term, big-picture question about politics, policy, or culture.

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Featured image for post: An Idol of Autonomy

The Monday Essay January 13, 2025

An Idol of Autonomy

By Leah Libresco Sargeant

Featured image for post: Wokeness Was Never a Religion

The Monday Essay January 6, 2025

Wokeness Was Never a Religion

By Katherine Dee

Featured image for post: Small-Government Conservatives Should Give DOGE a Chance

The Monday Essay December 30, 2024

Small-Government Conservatives Should Give DOGE a Chance

By Ryan Bourne and Alex Nowrasteh

Featured image for post: Khamenei’s Brilliant Failure

The Monday Essay December 23, 2024

Khamenei’s Brilliant Failure

By Reuel Marc Gerecht

Featured image for post: The Bro Podcast Strategy

The Monday Essay December 16, 2024

The Bro Podcast Strategy

By James Bloodworth

Featured image for post: The Way of Moral Reform

The Monday Essay December 9, 2024

The Way of Moral Reform

By Nathan Beacom

Featured image for post: A Russian Dissident’s Lessons in Life and Freedom

The Monday Essay December 2, 2024

A Russian Dissident’s Lessons in Life and Freedom

By Flagg Taylor

Featured image for post: ‘Was Columbus Jewish?’ Isn’t the Right Question

The Monday Essay November 25, 2024

‘Was Columbus Jewish?’ Isn’t the Right Question

Featured image for post: The Left and Woke

The Monday Essay November 18, 2024

The Left and Woke

By Yascha Mounk

Featured image for post: What Trump’s Win Doesn’t Mean

The Monday Essay November 11, 2024

What Trump’s Win Doesn’t Mean