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Political Violence
Plato’s Cave and the Rise of the Highly Educated Radical
Professors have taught generations of students to reduce individuals to the flat abstractions of identity groups, politics to zero-sum relations of…
Jacob Howland
What Will It Take for Britain to Confront Its Antisemitism Problem?
After two Jews were stabbed in London, many in the Jewish community feel let down by their government.
Josh Kaplan
Nothing Will Solve the Tragedy of Gun Violence in America
I believe in gun control, but it is a fairy tale to believe that tougher laws are the answer.
Mike Pesca
Caitlin Flanagan: Pray for America
I was born in the era of assassinations. But when I saw the news of the shooting in Washington, I barely scrolled. That’s how I know we’ve reentered an…
Caitlin Flanagan
Douglas Murray: There’s a Reason the Shooter’s Manifesto Sounded Familiar
The accusations shouted by protesters outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner didn’t stay outside. Neither did the logic behind them.
Douglas Murray
The Culture That Bred Cole Allen
How does the unacceptable become acceptable?
The Editors
Protecting the President Has Never Been Harder
America’s growing political violence problem is putting ‘almost unbearable pressure’ on the Secret Service, a former agent says.
Tanner Nau
The Attempt on Trump’s Life and Political Violence in America, with Douglas Murray
After witnessing the weekend’s assassination attempt, Douglas Murray and Aaron MacLean discuss possible security failures, political radicalization, and…
Aaron MacLean
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An Attack on American Democracy. Plus. . .
Peter Savodnik, Suzy Weiss, Freya Sanders, and Elliot Ackerman on the WHCD incident. Plus: Abigail Shrier on what a ‘real man’ is. Kara Kennedy’s case…
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The Disappointments of Cole Allen
What drove the man accused of trying to turn a gala into a bloodbath?
Peter Savodnik
My Takeaway from the WHCD? Dudes Rock.
It was a big night for men who use the word ‘vehicle,’ opine on the Roman Empire, and show up as heroes when we actually need them.
Suzy Weiss
America Is Better Than This
After whooping at ‘The Star-Spangled Banner,’ we dived under the table to hide from a shooter. I’m British, and afterward, a colleague messaged me…
Freya Sanders
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