The Secret History of the Left-Wing Western
Not every film about “cowboys and Indians” is as reactionary as the genre’s reputation might suggest.
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If Democrats Campaign on Stopping Scam Calls, They’ll Be Re-Elected Forever
Why are we still allowing scammers to ruin people’s lives? This is a solvable problem.
What the Government Shutdown Actually Revealed for Democrats
Joshua Cohen, writer of the Ettingermentum Substack, discusses the fallacy of centrism, why Democrats ignore the polls, and America's new era of punditocracy.
The Year Everyone Dropped Bad Albums
From Taylor Swift to Lil Wayne, beloved musical acts have been releasing albums way below their usual standard. As usual, it’s the big labels and streaming platforms to blame.
John Sanbonmatsu Thinks You’re Lying to Yourself About Food
The author of “The Omnivore’s Deception” argues that meat-eating is a “radical evil” that can’t be justified.
Looking for Jesus at the D.C. Bible Museum
Today’s evangelical Christians are more interested in Old Testament fire and brimstone, and political power, than anything Christ might have said.
New Orleans Won’t Back Down Against ICE
As Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant purge descends on the Crescent City, its people are mobilizing and fighting back.
The “Merit-First” Fantasy of Bari Weiss’ Anti-Woke University
At the University of Austin, an anti-woke application claims to restore fairness—while promoting the opposite.