Reviewing the history of the Electoral College with Carolyn Dupont, who explains what's missing from contemporary defenses of the College.

The controversial “IHRA definition” of antisemitism must be revised if it is not to become a tool for silencing legitimate criticisms of Israel.

At the height of the pandemic, I got into mushroom foraging and found it an enjoyable and welcome change from the usual way we obtain food.

People sympathize with animals, and yet we treat them horrifically. But a broad social movement can—and will—bring about a transformation.

Trump’s staff picks are a rogue’s gallery of cranks, oligarchs, religious fanatics, and alleged sexual abusers. He’s not “draining the swamp,” he’s deepening it and adding more snakes. 

Democrats may be tempted to shore up working-class support by telling exaggerated stories about big bad bureaucrats. Instead, they should portray government as the vehicle for achieving our collective aspirations.

Yes, politicians who want to win should adopt popular progressive policies. But we need to be willing to push public opinion and not just follow it.

A disturbing number of consumer products have historic ties to the Third Reich. Why have these companies been allowed to stay in business?