How Long Will Booming Metropoles Put Up With Being Overruled?
Growth is concentrated in Democratic-leaning cities, yet Republicans from the countryside hold all the power.
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Nationalism May Be Down, But It’s Not Out
The nationalist insurgency is eating away at free trade and eroding democratic institutions and norms.
How Worried Is the World About Trump’s Abdication of Leadership?
Parag Khanna and Fred Kaplan disagree.
Best Takes on the American Federal Government Shutdown
“If you say take it or leave it, you have to be prepared for leave it.”
Americans Should Seriously Consider Constitutional Reform
The system is broken. Don’t wait for an even worse crisis before fixing it.
Two Insights on the Trump Era from David Frum
Republicans are giving up on democracy.
An Unhealthy Obsession with National Strength
Conservatives used to understand that a strong state would put personal freedoms at risk.
Republicans Stick with Trump Through Scandals. Why?
The president is unpopular. Republicans are down in the polls. Why do they stick together?
Don’t Risk War with North Korea: Experts
Experts doubt it’s possible to mount a limited strike without igniting all-out war on the Korean Peninsula.
Why Should Norwegians Emigrate to the United States?
Norwegians have it better than Americans in almost every way.
Why America Should Rethink Its Alliance with South Korea
Circumstances have changed since the Cold War.
Three Reasons for Democrats to Be Optimistic About the Midterms
Donald Trump is unpopular and Democrats have done well in special elections.
Retired Military Chiefs Caution Trump Against North Korea Strike
Retired military officials warn that even a limited strike could have devastating consequences.
Republicans Must Not Abandon the Coasts
Republicans can’t give up on the cities of the East and West Coast — and the cities could use Republican ideas.
New Social Compact: Deregulation and Universal Basic Income
If deregulation is coupled with the introduction of a universal basic income, people may not fear being left behind.