

Why opposition to government overreach grounded in constitutional principle is a sign of health in the body politic.

Once Again, the Guardrails Hold
We should all be grateful that from the generals to the Scouts, from the senators to the cops, the institutions of both political and civil society are holding up well.

The Consequences of the Sessions Affair
The most appalling aspect of Trump’s attacks on Jeff Sessions is his revival of the idea of prosecuting Clinton.

Charlie Gard’s Parents, Not the State, Must Decide His Fate
The state shouldn’t have the power to remove a little boy’s life support, even if it’s the right thing to do.

Bungled Collusion Is Still Collusion
Donald Trump Jr.’s e-mails discredit the ‘nothingburger’ argument the president’s supporters have been advancing about the Russia scandal for months.

The Rubicon Is Crossed in North Korea
North Korea crossed the rubicon by successfully testing an ICBM on July 4th. What comes next?

Why Do They Even Play the Game?
The pain of losing is enough to make one wonder why professional athletes play the game.

The Great Muslim Civil War — and Us
In the Muslim civil war, centered on Syria, U.S. interests lie with Sunnis and are opposed to the Iran-Russia alliance.

The President Can’t Govern by Id
Donald Trump’s Twitter habit reflects his desire to govern by id, and government by id is untenable in the long term.

Trump Undermined NATO’s Deterrent Effect
So what if, in his speech last week to NATO, Donald Trump didn’t explicitly reaffirm the provision that an attack on one is an attack on all?