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The Next War
Americans generally feel safe from warfare.
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A North America Reimagined
Last week, Donald Trump posted an image on social media showing much of North America and the surrounding region under the American flag.
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When Religion Explains Everything
After 9/11, like many Americans, I began learning about al-Qaeda and the militant movements that claimed to act in Islam’s name.
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How Trump Has Affected Me
Often, when talking politics, someone will say that I worry about Donald Trump too much.
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The Virtue of Being Difficult
Last week in the Oval Office, President Trump was asked about the upcoming visit of Chinese President Xi to Washington.
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Today’s Pro
Several years ago, Armando Bacot was one of the best players in college basketball — a dominant big man who stayed at North Carolina for five seasons…
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Cruelty Without a Theory
American history contains more than enough cruelty.
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Dumb Socialism
As we head toward the midterms, the Republican attack on Democratic candidates is familiar: they are socialists.
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The Futility of Chasing Perfect Elections
One of the administration’s most persistent initiatives has been its campaign to “restore integrity” to voting.
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Hains Point
Twenty years ago, when I was cycling regularly, I would ride Hains Point every morning — and often again at lunch — circling the peninsula in that…
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The New Media Age
If you ever find yourself in the company of historians and complain about today’s news, they will remind you — with some pleasure — of the partisan…
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Who Is Rand Paul?
Several years ago, Rand Paul was attacked by a neighbor after what was apparently an epic dispute over landscaping.
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