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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: 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

Featured image for post: Is Malice Toward None Enough?

The Monday Essay November 4, 2024

Is Malice Toward None Enough?

By Michael P. Zuckert

Featured image for post: A Vision for Gaza After Yahya Sinwar

The Monday Essay October 28, 2024

A Vision for Gaza After Yahya Sinwar

Featured image for post: Our Very Online Politics Is Just Around the Corner

The Monday Essay October 21, 2024

Our Very Online Politics Is Just Around the Corner

By Katherine Dee

Featured image for post: What Are We Talking About When We Talk About a ‘Realignment’?

The Monday Essay October 14, 2024

What Are We Talking About When We Talk About a ‘Realignment’?

Featured image for post: One Year of Military Lessons

The Monday Essay October 7, 2024

One Year of Military Lessons

By Kenneth M. Pollack