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The January 6 Pardons and the Rule of Law
Trump’s sweeping proclamation sets free many who violently attacked police.
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Paradise Lost
The burning of L.A. is not just a natural disaster. It’s a man-made catastrophe.
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‘Globalize the Intifada’ Comes to New Orleans
The enemies of this country are clear about their aims. Have we lost the ability to defend ours?
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What We Learned This Year
Mayor Eric Adams, David Sedaris, Bill Maher, Amy Chua, and more on what they learned in 2024.
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Abigail Shrier Was Vilified. Now She’s Been Vindicated.
The author uncovered the truth about the dangers of transitioning minors—and stood up to bans, boycotts, and smears.
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Daniel Penny’s Innocence—and the Shame of Alvin Bragg
A just verdict for Daniel Penny does not erase the cynical, wrongheaded, and unwarranted prosecution.
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Poetic Justice for Jay Bhattacharya
During the pandemic, the NIH director called for a ‘takedown’ of the Stanford scientist’s ideas. Now he’s poised to run the NIH himself.
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The Women with AI Boyfriends. Plus . . .
Stop saying dating is terrible.
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Free Press Readers Saw This Coming
It’s not because we told you what to think. It’s because we did the basic job of journalism: We held up a mirror to reality.
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Repeat After Us: This Is Not the Last Election
Both sides claimed a loss for their candidate would signal the end of our republic. This is not just wrongheaded; it’s a betrayal of our history.
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Closing Arguments
If you’ve made it this far and you’re still undecided, Sam Harris and Ben Shapiro make the case for their candidates.
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Seven Objects—And What They Say About the Election
The Trump Bible, Kamala’s coconut tree, and J.D. Vance’s couch. Our reporters nominate symbols that sum up this insane race.
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