The Untranslatable French Love for Johnny Hallyday
The death of the beloved French pop star marks the end of something distinctive, and reminds us that distinction counts.
December 6, 2017
How Does It Feel to Be a Doug Jones Supporter in Alabama?
The hard-fought campaign has given some liberals hope for a progressive revival in the state.
December 6, 2017
Justices Ginsburg and Kagan Ask About the Artistry of Wedding Cakes
The briefs in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case contained testimonials about icing, and arguments veered into the metaphysical, but the message in the courtroom was sombre.
December 5, 2017
What Michael Flynn’s Plea Means to Robert Mueller—and to Donald Trump
That the special counsel would treat Flynn as someone worth flipping, presumably in pursuit of a bigger case, is, to say the least, suggestive.
December 1, 2017
A U.S. Ally Says He Won Honduras’s Presidential Election. Hondurans Aren’t So Sure
A dubious delay in the announcement of the official vote tally has put the Central American nation on edge.
November 29, 2017
The “Bitter Pill” in North Korea’s Most Powerful Missile
For the United States, the launch demonstrated that the Trump Administration’s approach deepens the potential catastrophe that could occur.
November 29, 2017
Finding the Right Title for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The Royal Family is not introducing complexity by welcoming Markle, though it counts for something if it’s ready to embrace the notion.
November 27, 2017
Roy Moore, Abortion, and the Presumption of Innocence
Despite the allegations against the Republican candidate, the Alabama Senate race has become a referendum on reproductive rights.
November 27, 2017
Searching for Motives in Mass Shootings
The epidemic is an invitation to think about why so many Americans are trying to shoot up night clubs, churches, and schools in the first place.
November 27, 2017
The Sinister Influence of Charles Manson
In media, in criminal law, and in popular culture, Manson created a template that, for better or worse, is still familiar today.
November 20, 2017