Socialism in One City

The ultimate test for Mamdani’s vision will be successful governance—and so far, it appears to be working.

The Conservatives Who Think Trump Isn’t Going Far Enough

MAGA’s base is more fractured than it looks.

Will Democrats Learn from the Establishment’s Loss?

The David Hogg affair, Zohran Mamdani’s win, and the future of the Democratic coalition.

What Is This Nation?

Palantir’s military-industrial plan for America.

The New MAGA Coalition

There are tensions in his motley coalition, but left-liberal fractures may be even worse.

Liberals Are to Blame for the Rise of J. D. Vance

Their long embrace of “responsible conservatives” has always been dangerous.

Against Returning to Normal

Joe Biden positioned himself as the “return to normalcy” candidate. But normalcy is not something we can afford—we must actively resist it.

The Fragile Patriotism of the American Conservative

The 1619 Project is cracking the very foundations of conservatism.

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