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Is it Time for a New Sexual Revolution?
Jun 25, 2026
The growing alienation between men and women is, to my mind, one of the biggest stories of our time. It’s warping our politics and culture through the rise of misogynistic influencers on the right…
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JD Vance on the Morality of the Trump Administration
Jun 18, 2026
“If you think this is a bad deal, what is your alternative?” Critics of JD Vance think that his key role in the Iran negotiations may end up being an albatross around his neck. (“If it doesn’t work…
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Better Sex, Better Hair, Better Sleep: ‘Humanmaxxing’ Is Here
Jun 11, 2026
We can enhance athletic performance, lose weight with a pill and even take psychedelics to alter consciousness. At what point does all this self-optimization become self-obsession? When does it get…
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Anna Paulina Luna Wants Everything Disclosed
Jun 05, 2026
In an era defined by deep institutional distrust, a new trend within populist conservatism has emerged. It’s a sense that the federal government is keeping secrets and protecting the powerful at our…
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Our Military Is Built for the Wrong Century
May 28, 2026
The future of high-tech warfare has arrived. Just look to the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran to see how much drones and robots have remade the modern battlefield. Is the U.S. positioned to win wars in…
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A Defense of a Liberal Arts Education in the Age of A.I.
May 21, 2026
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A Legendary Investor on How to Prevent America’s Coming ‘Heart Attack’
May 07, 2026
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A Bitcoin Evangelist Tries to Convert Me
Apr 23, 2026
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Introducing ‘Interesting Times’
Apr 06, 2025
There’s a saying that comes to mind these days: May you live in interesting times. It’s understood to be a curse, even though it sounds like a blessing.“Interesting Times With Ross Douthat” is a new…
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