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Colin Dickey
In O Horizon, a Chatbot Promises to Take the Pain Out of Bereavement
In a strange way, the fantasy of painlessness is particularly fraught for director Madeleine Rotzler, a scion of the Sackler family.
JD Vance discusses his book “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith” on “Gutfeld!” on June 16, 2026.
Colin Dickey
What’s the Matter With JD Vance?
His new book, Communion, sketches out a redemption narrative that is jarringly at odds with his actions.
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump Has Fully Lost the Culture
A low energy trump holds out his hands while wearing a white USA hat
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump Has Fully Lost the Culture
Books & the Arts
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Drawing of a diverse group of older adults and one holding a cane runs through the finish line ribbon,  Behind him, a crowd of elderly people of various races follow with one is a bicycle carrying a "VOTE" pennant flag.
Don’t Blame Old People For American Decline
Alexander Zaitchik
Drawing of a diverse group of older adults and one holding a cane runs through the finish line ribbon,  Behind him, a crowd of elderly people of various races follow with one is a bicycle carrying a "VOTE" pennant flag.
MagazineAlexander Zaitchik
Don’t Blame Old People For American Decline
Magazine
The Poet Among Putin’s Wolves
Adam Nayman
MagazineAdam Nayman
The Poet Among Putin’s Wolves
Magazine
Jude Law stars as Vladimir Putin in the political thriller The Wizard of the Kremlin
The Poet Among Putin’s Wolves
Adam Nayman
Jude Law stars as Vladimir Putin in the political thriller The Wizard of the Kremlin
MagazineAdam Nayman
The Poet Among Putin’s Wolves
Magazine
The World Cup in an Age of Strongmen
Andre Pagliarini
MagazineAndre Pagliarini
The World Cup in an Age of Strongmen
Magazine
Illustration of the FIFA World Cup trophy beside a mirror where it reflects as a spoof on the sculpture of  Atlas holding up the world- this time Atlas is holding up a soccer ball.
The World Cup in an Age of Strongmen
Andre Pagliarini
Illustration of the FIFA World Cup trophy beside a mirror where it reflects as a spoof on the sculpture of  Atlas holding up the world- this time Atlas is holding up a soccer ball.
MagazineAndre Pagliarini
The World Cup in an Age of Strongmen
Photo illustration of a pickaxe strikes a cracked planet resembling Mars that has multiple flag poles with dollar bills as the flag indicating monetary value; the pickax is chipping away a chunk of its orange surface and the flags are anchored in the pieces.
MagazineSamanth Subramanian
The Tragedy of the New Space Race
Space exploration is a rapidly growing industry. But its goal is dominance, not discovery.
An illustration of Elon Musk with a tech overlord style black coat with a background of flames or explostion
MagazineAaron Timms
Elon Musk’s Cyborg Turn Points to a Grim Future
Musk’s transformation into a hyperactive super-troll reveals essential features of his economic vision.
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