US
-
Penn’s Leadership Resigns Amid Controversies Over Antisemitism
The president, Elizabeth Magill, and the chairman of the board of trustees, Scott L. Bok, are leaving after intense pressure…
Read More » -
Talk of a Trump Dictatorship Charges the American Political Debate
Former President Donald J. Trump and his allies are not doing much to reassure those worried about his autocratic instincts.…
Read More » -
Minnesota Is Looking for a New State Flag. Residents Have a Few (Thousand) Ideas.
Ask Minnesotans about the state’s official flag, and prepare for a crush of critiques. Start with legibility. Viewed from afar,…
Read More » -
For Haley, Rise in Polls Feeds Voter Enthusiasm on Trail
The crowds are her biggest yet, and voters are warming up to her candidacy, but Nikki Haley still faces a…
Read More » -
Rosalynn Carter’s Life in Photos
Rosalynn Carter, who died on Nov. 19 at the age of 96, was a bridge — between generations, between the…
Read More » -
Federal Law Requires a Choice: Marijuana or a Gun?
For Vera Cooper, the time had come to buy a gun. In her mid-70s at the time and widowed several…
Read More » -
The National Christmas Tree Fell Over. Insert Metaphor Here.
Does it symbolize President Biden’s economic policies, or the pressures of the season?
Read More » -
Americans Glimpse Jimmy Carter’s Frailty and His Resolve
“Come hell or high water, Jimmy Carter was going to use his inner resources to be there,” the presidential historian…
Read More » -
The 10 Best California Books of 2023
These new works of fiction and nonfiction vividly render the state’s past and present.
Read More » -
How to Watch the DeSantis-Newsom Debate
The unusual event, between a Republican presidential candidate and a high-profile Democratic governor who has been a surrogate for the…
Read More »
