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We Need More Discourse
After a summer break, the Editor’s Corner returns with an essay from David Masci on how and why the magazine’s regular Sunday column is changing
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David Masci
Pluralist Points: Escaping the Certainty Trap
Ilana Redstone speaks with Ben Klutsey about how a pluralistic democracy depends on our willingness to challenge our assumptions
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Ben Klutsey
Tech Innovation Dies in Darkness
From the Industrial Revolution to the age of AI, it’s clear that openness in technology does far more good than harm
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Dean W. Ball
Is Durov a New Assange? Or Is Musk the Next Durov?
The Durov Affair reveals that society is shifting from “a revolt of the public” to a digital “big state”
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Andrey Mir
Four Mental Health Principles From the Ancients
Classic literature has much to teach us about mental health and well-being—which is why it’s so crucial for us to study and teach these texts
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Andrew Hartz, Ph.D.
Learn To Worry and Love the Bomb
A recent book about the worst day ever reminds us we neglect nuclear deterrence at our peril
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Michael Puttré
The American Author Living An Orwellian Nightmare
The plight of C.J. Hopkins isn’t just a tragic story—it should be a cautionary tale for anyone who values free speech
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John Mac Ghlionn
How To Change Your Mind
Engaging in certain kinds of activities can make our brains more open to new information—even to different political ideologies
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Roger Knowles
The Business of Organized Crime Against the Environment
Understanding how environmental crime organizations operate can help law enforcement better investigate and prosecute a growing problem
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David A. Taylor
Pluralist Points: Acting Together While Thinking Differently
Yuval Levin talks with Ben Klutsey about the importance of social cohesion and civic responsibility amid diversity
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Ben Klutsey
Olympic Lessons for Our Debates Over Affirmative Action
While the Olympics offers important lessons in the debate over racial and other preferences, there are important differences between judging sprinters…
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Robert Tracinski
AI Confounds Assumptions of a Clean Energy Future
Electricity demands are poised to skyrocket, and net-zero goals may suffer—unless nuclear power saves the day
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Michael Puttré
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