G-File

Every Wednesday and Friday, Jonah Goldberg draws on his deep understanding of American history, culture, and conservatism to analyze politics and policy.

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Seniors Are Having a Moment

Maybe Trump shouldn’t have treated them as expendable.

Our Troll Addiction Epidemic

Too many people need enemies so as to confirm their own hatreds and partisanship.

He Doesn’t Know the Job

Donald Trump has tried to bend the presidency toward his will instead of letting it shape him.

‘Should’ Is For Suckers

The age-old distinction between ‘can’ and ‘should’ goes down the drain.

Taking Racism Seriously—And Literally

Let’s talk about Princeton.

Scaling Democracy

Democracy is great, but as the franchise increases, majorities can get the power to oppress minorities.

The Folly of Prediction

Plus, the dangers of panicked elites.

Woodward Fools Trump—Twice

It's not surprising to learn that Trump played down the pandemic in his interviews with Bob Woodward. But it is shocking he talked to him for another book.

A Mostly Peaceful G-File

Plus, yes, let's talk about that Atlantic article.

Eternal Sunshine of the Youthful Mind

Every generation believes it is the first to discover socialism.

Where Waldo Isn’t

Plus, thoughts on the Insaner Times through which we are living.

Binaries for Me, Spectrums for Thee

There are some inherent contradictions between our gender politics and our racial politics.

Burn, Baby, Burn

Thoughts on the NeverTrump divide.

America First? More Like America Whenever.

Trump’s attitude toward Russia shows he never meant America First.

Everyone’s (Kinda) a Rebel

And when everyone’s a rebel, no one is.

Does the Word ‘Conservative’ Mean Anything Anymore?

Positions aren't conservative just because the Republican president holds them.