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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The Problem With Einfühlung

We need empathy. But we use it badly.

Czar Gazing

On Russia’s long history of authoritarian imperialism.

When We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

No one should be confident in their opinion of the Hunter Biden allegations.

When Reality Is a Punch in the Face

Reflections on an old column.

Okay, What About Legacy Admissions?

They go against the stated missions of elite universities, but they aren’t racist.

You Keep Using That Word

I do not think ‘liberal’ means what you think it means.

Defending Conservatism—From the Right

Opportunists and pyromaniacs are rejecting the ideals we once took as givens.

Rage Against the Ism

Don’t reduce your life to the abstract.

Word to the Wise Guys

We’re arguing about words when we should be arguing about reality.

Critical Trump Theory

Many on the right have embraced the idea that the system is rigged against the former president.

Representation vs. Democracy

Not all representative bodies are democratic, and not everything should be democratized.

They Just Don’t Care

Why won’t Republicans consider the possibility that Trump is guilty?

Chris Christie’s Contribution

He could normalize attacking Trump for other GOP candidates.

Class Dismissed

How material abundance erodes class but intensifies social status.

Your Life Portfolio—and Ours

Diversify, buy-and-hold, and other secrets to the good life.

Book Banning Ain’t What It Used To Be

Content curation isn’t the same as fascism.