Politics
Do We Spend Too Much on Sarah Murnaghan?
Saving this little girl’s life was a miracle of science—and an act of defiance against an austerity-obssessed healthcare policy.
Fighting Terrorism by Arming Terrorists
The Syrian intervention John McCain and the Clintons want would be a war for Islamism, not democracy.
The GOP’s New Minority
Favoring amnesty over assimilation for immigrants will only hasten the party’s demographic doom.
Insiders and Outsiders
On the common ground between traditionalists and the left
Does Samantha Power Mean War?
The humanitarian hawk must betray her principles—or lead the Obama administration into Syria.
Civil Liberties: A GOP Civil War?
As Republicans reject Obama’s national-security state, Sen. Lindsey Graham targets his own party’s libertarian wing.
Big Brother Says, ‘Open Your Mouth!’
Your DNA as well as your data is at risk from overreaching government.
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Paul Wolfowitz’s Iran Connection
Was the Iraq War’s architect getting advice from an agent of the Islamic Republic?
Bye-Bye Bachmann—and Tea Party?
What the Minnesota congresswoman’s exit means for a divided conservative movement.
The LARs Are Coming
First drones, now LARs — lethal autonomous robots. As Nick Carr …
Am I a Conservative?
Does it even matter?
Was Benjamin Cardozo Hispanic?
Progressives have a double-standard on race, science, and public policy.
How to Take on Tornadoes
Sentimentality and green ideology won’t save lives—but twister-busting innovations might.
Bob Dole’s Delinquent Children
How the GOP’s old guard led to generation Gingrich—and what comes next.
Rand Paul’s Risks
From drugs to drones to immigration, reforming the GOP demands creativity—and maybe contradictions.
Ross Douthat Is Wrong! (Or Not)
At the New Republic, Nate Cohn wants us to know that Ross Douthat …
Reagan, Hawk or Dove?
His foreign policy wasn’t what you think—and may not matter today.
