Policy

Strolling Toward a Shutdown
Plus: So much for the hopes for a room-temperature superconductor.

Systematic Reviews of Gender Transition Treatments, Explained
The American Academy of Pediatrics is playing catch-up with European health officials.

The Afghanistan Withdrawal, Two Years Later
‘Admit to your mistakes, learn from them, so that this doesn’t happen ever, ever again.’

The New Right Discovers … Socialized Medicine?
Turning to a proven failure such as the NHS model for purely emotional reasons is childish.

In Minneapolis’ Housing Market, Economic Reality Is Revealed (Again)
Good ol’ supply and demand still apply.

Appropriations Turmoil Incoming
A Biden administration request that includes additional aid for Ukraine may cause problems for House Republicans.

The Disastrous Implications of the $6 Billion Iran Hostage Deal
That it will encourage hostage diplomacy among our foes is the least of the problems.

Europe’s Climate Agenda Is a Cautionary Tale for the U.S.
Going green quickly will hurt the EU’s economic growth and make it too dependent on China.

The Perks of Being a Politician
Matt Lewis’ new book explores how elected officials almost always get richer—and why that erodes civic trust.

In Defense of Onerousness
Do we really have to debate whether it’s good to shield kids from pornography?

Inflation Continues to Moderate, But Warning Signs on the Horizon
Plus: A new nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia.