On the Indestructibility of Tina Turner
A new Broadway musical of her life is about much more than the songs.
Murder in Somalia, &c.
On a great family, Russia, Ukraine, higher ed, language, and more.
Myles Garrett and the Excuses That Fall Flat
It’s all too human to make implausible counter-accusations when you’re caught doing wrong. Thankfully, the gambit tends to fail.
The Tragedy of the ‘Trans’ Child
In Texas, the case of James Younger points to a disturbing trend in the treatment of gender-confused youth.
Why Democrats Have Been Running Rings around Republicans on Impeachment
The president’s supporters have been trying to defend ground that is indefensible.
Opponents of ‘Unfettered Capitalism’ Are Fighting a Phantom
We put plenty of restraints on economic activity. What we don’t need is unfettered government.
Democratic Hopefuls Refuse to Compromise on Abortion
The latest presidential debate showed how willing Democratic politicians are to alienate all but the most dedicated supporters of abortion access.
Ford v Ferrari Makes Race-Car Movies Great Again
An unusual Hollywood exception to the derision of American exceptionalism
2020 Watch
See More
The Latest
Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Down-Syndrome Abortion
The bill, which passed the Republican-controlled legislature a day earlier, aimed to protect against abortions over a prenatal Down-syndrome diagnosis.
Tocqueville’s Fears about Impeachment
Tocqueville's argument is different from, and incompatible with, the argument that Trump defenders are making.
Myles Garrett and the Excuses That Fall Flat
It’s all too human to make implausible counter-accusations when you’re caught doing wrong. Thankfully, the gambit tends to fail.
Trump Admin Warns Sanctuary States against Barring ICE Courthouse Arrests in Letter
Washington and Oregon State Supreme Courts were warned to reconsider directives that prohibit immigration officials from detaining illegal immigrants in and around state courthouses.
Moral Equivalence, Etc.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping; the issue of CrowdStrike; the matter of military pardons.
Inside the December 9, 2019, Issue
This one's a whopper. You won't want to miss out. Check out what's in the new issue, right here.
Epstein Victims Call on FBI to Interview Prince Andrew
The Duke announced on Wednesday that he would be stepping back from public duties in the wake of the scandal.
Trump Vows to Support Hong Kong Democracy Movement while ‘Also Standing with President Xi’
“If it weren’t for me, Hong Kong would’ve been obliterated in 14 minutes,” Trump said.
U.S. Military Investigating TikTok’s Collection of User Data
There have also concerns TikTok censors content according to Chinese government directives. Hong Kong protest videos, for example, are hard to find.
U.S. Indicts Chinese National Who Allegedly Stole Farming Software from Employer
Haitao Xiang, an ex-employee of Monsanto, attempted to board a flight to China with proprietary farming software in 2017 before he was stopped by officials.
Barr Says Epstein Death a ‘Perfect Storm of Screw-Ups’ after Personally Reviewing Security Footage
“I can understand people who immediately, whose minds went to sort of the worst-case scenario because it was a perfect storm of screw-ups,” said Barr.
Otto Warmbier’s Parents Will Work to Have North Korean Assets Seized
"We cannot give up, we can’t give them a pass. We have to fight with all of our power," Cindy Warmbier said at the conference.
Buttigieg, Fellow Dems Seek Distance from Warren’s Pledge ‘Never to Give Ambassadorial Positions to Wealthy Donors’
The only positive approval from Bernie Sanders, who tweeted that wealthy campaign contributors getting those positions is an "outrage."
Impeachment Watch
The Impeachment Hearings Have Been Useless
As it stands now, the entire effort is drenched in partisanship.
Nixon’s Lessons for the Would-Be Impeachers
Only extremely grave offenses should deprive Americans’ right to choose their president. Nixon didn’t meet the impeachment bar. Neither does Trump.
In This Issue
The Tragedy of the ‘Trans’ Child
In Texas, the case of James Younger points to a disturbing trend in the treatment of gender-confused youth.
William F. Buckley Jr. vs. James Baldwin: Debating Race in America
A review of The Fire Is upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate over Race in America, by Nicholas Buccola.
Videos
Iran’s Grip on Iraq Revealed in Leaked Intelligence Documents
The great game continues.
Iran’s Grip on Iraq Revealed in Leaked Intelligence Documents
The great game continues.
