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Not Their Parents’ South Asian Weddings

Some couples who have a foot in two cultures are taking their ceremonies into their own hands. (See: a playlist…

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How the Humble Paperback Helped Win World War II

When American soldiers fought on the battlefields of World War II, they were carrying more than weapons. They also carried…

World

American Jet Shoots Down Turkish Drone in Syria

The Pentagon said the drone had been observed carrying out airstrikes shortly before flying within about 550 yards of U.S.…

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How MAGA Corrupts the Culture of the White Working Class

I’m not exactly optimistic about human nature. Yes, I certainly believe that human beings are capable of great good, but…

World

To the World, McCarthy’s Exit Is Just Another Example of U.S. Disarray

Amid upheaval on Capitol Hill and the undermining of democratic norms, the country’s institutions are under profound stress.

News

The U.S. Has a New Set of Tools for Bullying the World

The greatest collateral damage from last year’s Russian invasion of Ukraine has been to various Western European members of NATO,…

News

MAGA Wouldn’t Be Such a Threat if the Electoral System Worked

Last week, President Biden gave a wide-ranging interview to John Harwood of ProPublica that touched on his presidency, the Republican…

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America Is Losing Religious Faith

While much of the rest of the industrialized world has become more secular over the last half-century, the United States…

World

The Next Affirmative Action Battle May Be at West Point

Students for Fair Admissions won its Supreme Court case against Harvard and the University of North Carolina. Now, it’s focusing…

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Why Is America Such a Deadly Place?

Death is excessive in America, and the more you look the more distressing the picture seems. You’ve probably heard about…

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