Burnin’ Down the House

Demolition Man builds a monument to his wrecking-ball style.

Venezuela Will Be No Panama

History suggests that an effort to overthrow Nicolás Maduro could be disastrous for the region and ultimately harm the U.S.

The Corruption Behind Trump’s East Wing Demolition

As of Oct. 24, the White House’s East Wing is all but a pile of debris. The New York Times Opinion’s editor Kathleen Kingsbury unpacks the public outrage and reveals why you should be concerned about this move by President Trump.

Why Trump’s East Wing Demolition Needed to Happen

The arguments against it illustrate a consistent problem with progressive stewardship of American cities.

Will New York Voters Choose to Speed Up Housing Construction?

Three measures on the ballot would revise cumbersome approval procedures.

Big Tech’s Predatory Platform Model Doesn’t Have to Be Our Future

Innovation comes from a less centralized tech sector.

What I’d Tell a Younger Version of Myself About Having a Baby

Reporting on pregnancy didn’t stop me from experiencing its joy.

Monarchy Is a Lottery. Sometimes You Get a Dud.

The inordinate gilded privilege of being a member of the royal family takes anything but the strongest character and ruins all the good in it.

Why We Can’t All Get Along, and What to Do About It

Readers respond to an essay about whether we can break the present cycle of heated and sometimes violent disagreement.

How Can Democrats Win Back the Working Class?

Jared Abbott, the director of the Center for Working-Class Politics, discusses what it would take for Democrats to better appeal to working-class voters.

When My Family Lived in the White House I Resented It. Now I Mourn It.

The East Wing was where Eleanor Roosevelt walked. It was where Jacqueline Kennedy planned the Rose Garden. Now it’s all but gone.

Why You Should Savor This World Series

A new system next season will help perfect decisions around balls and strikes. But baseball’s charm has always been tied to its imperfections.

Can Economic Populism Save the Democratic Party?

Jared Abbott, the director of the Center for Working-Class Politics, discusses what it would take for Democrats to better appeal to working-class voters.

How a Fringe Movement of Gun Nuts, Backwoodsmen and Free Marketers Paved the Way for Autocracy

Trump has bared the corruption at the heart of crypto and the libertarian ideas behind it.

Who Should Be Governor of Virginia? Nine Leaders Rate the Candidates.

Times Opinion convened a panel to weigh in on the race.

The U.S. and China Are One Misstep Away From War

Dangerous close calls are rising, but the U.S. and China still lack the communication channels needed to stop a crisis from becoming a war.

Peru Shows How Democracies Die Even Without a Dictator

What happens when the state doesn’t curb predatory private powers?

How Trump Should Think About the A.I. Bubble

Will the Trump administration offer a financial bailout if the A.I. bubble bursts? Jason Furman, a contributing Opinion writer and an economist at the Harvard Kennedy School, explains what President Trump’s investments tell us about his priorities in the event of a crash.

Is the A.I. Boom Just Vibes?

Are we living through an A.I. bubble? Or is it all just vibes? Jason Furman, a contributing Opinion writer and an economist at the Harvard Kennedy School, tells Ross Douthat that while it’s hard to put a number on it, “there’s something enormous going on here.”

The U.S. Economy Needs Immigration

Can the U.S. economy thrive without a steady stream of immigration? This week on “Interesting Times,” Jason Furman, a contributing Times Opinion writer and an economist at the Harvard Kennedy School, tells Ross Douthat why he thinks our future “rises and falls with immigration.”

The Rot Creeping Into Our Minds

Yes, Trump is assaulting democracy, but what worries me more is what has happened to the rest of us — the loss of the convictions and norms that undergird democracy.

Some of the Greatest American Music You’ve Never Heard Of

Why has the genius of these Black innovators been consigned to academic conferences?

The East Wing Is History, in More Ways Than One

Readers respond to the demolition of the East Wing of the White House. Also: Fending off tyranny; when Black women are fired.

There’s a Pro-Heist Frisson in the Air

It’s not that people are salivating at the idea of criminality, but some are amused by the robbery.

When Republicans Go Low …

What’s the smart move for Democrats in this political moment? On “The Opinions,” the columnist David Brooks says he thinks the party should channel Michelle Obama and “go high.”

The ‘No Kings’ Movement Is Missing Something Big

The Opinion columnist David Brooks, a center-right thinker, feels as if there’s room for him in the “No Kings” movement. “It’s pro-American. It’s basically in line with the cultural DNA of this country, and so I’m very impressed by it,” he says. And yet, he argues, the movement is still missing something essential.

The Debate Had a Lot of Housing Talk, but the Next Mayor Needs Bigger Ideas

New York has urgent housing needs. Mamdani is leading the race for mayor because of his awareness of this. But all the candidates should have bigger plans.

How Democrats Became the Party of the Well-to-Do

Democrats used to be known as the party of the poor and the working class. Two decades of federal income data show how that changed.

Thanks a Lot, Boomers

Hey, boomers! Younger Americans would like a word. We’ve noticed that many of you are pretty upset about the state of the nation. And we get it. We really do. But do you ever stop and ask yourselves how we got here?

How Women Destroyed the West

The new right pines for a story that would vindicate its reactionary rage.

‘So Lifelike as to Be Terrifying’: How Netflix’s Nuclear War Movie Holds Up to the Real World

‘A House of Dynamite’ presents a terrifying glimpse of the modern nuclear risk.

Trump Has a Religion. What Do Democrats Have?

Mamdani might be working in Democrats’ favor. But what about “No Kings”?

The Next Economic Bubble Is Here

OpenAI is worth more than Goldman Sachs. Here’s what that means for the economy.

The Secretive Office Approving Trump’s Boat Strikes

Our government is once again committing human rights abuses on the ostensible authority of a legal opinion that is being kept secret from the public.

What Happened in Gaza Might Be Even Worse Than We Think

We have a chance to discover the true cost of this war.

We Can Survive an A.I. Bust

We’ve been here before.

Trump Has a Religion. What Do Democrats Have?

Mamdani might be working in Democrats’ favor. But what about “No Kings”?

Trump Revives Foreign Aid, Helping Needy Billionaires

As children die for want of cheap medicines, the U.S. spends billions on Argentina — thus rescuing rich investors who made bad bets.

The Connection Between the Fort Bragg Cartel and the ‘Department of War’

The adventurism and impunity of the Cold War live on in the modern military.

Trump Wants the American People to Pay Him $230 Million

Trump should pay a political price for his brazen corruption. Instead, he is telling American taxpayers to pay a price, directly to him.

Trump’s Ballroom Is a National ‘Desecration’

Readers respond to the makeover of the East Wing of the White House. Also: President Trump’s demand for compensation from the Justice Department.

Why Rural America Turned on the Democratic Party

President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard from red states into blue cities isn’t just a partisan attack; it’s also a geographic one.

The Worst Losers in Trump’s Economy

Massive cuts to health, education and immigration are disproportionately taking a toll.

There’s a Reason Trump Fears No Kings

Who’s the patriot now?

The Democratic Freakout About Mikie Sherrill

Why Mikie Sherrill’s chances in New Jersey are much better than you might be hearing.

14 Wellness Voters Talk Parenting, MAHA and Social Media

The group discusses how to parent in line with health and wellness in the age of social media.

The Real Lesson of the Shutdown: We Need Term Limits

It’s a reform that would help bring our divided nation together.

What’s Lost When Liberal Arts Schools Close

Small colleges secure the fraying social fabric that holds towns together.

Trump Is Forcing the World Into a New Era of Disorder

Without a plan for what comes next, the United States is not only hastening its own decline but also forcing the world into a new era of disorder.

How the Democratic Party Lost Rural Voters

The political scientist Suzanne Mettler discusses the social, economic and political factors that drove rural voters away from the Democratic Party.

Why Mamdani Frightens Jews Like Me

A candidate who stands out for his monomania, double standards and affinity for extremists.

Taylor Swift’s Latest Reinvention Is Both Coarse and Conservative

Coarseness and conservative impulses in “The Life of a Showgirl.”

The Costs of Protecting Campus Speech

Readers respond to a guest essay by Danielle Sassoon about her experience at N.Y.U. Also: A crackdown on science; a plea to the former presidents.

The Rural Power Behind Trump’s Assault on Blue Cities

The political scientist Suzanne Mettler examines the roots of America’s urban-rural divide and how Democrats can win back rural voters.

Are These the Two Women Who Can Turn It Around for Democrats?

Races in New Jersey and Virginia are testing the power of the moderate lane.

It’s Never Just a Joke, JD Vance

False humor is simply a technique to neutralize the unpalatable.

How the Democratic Brand Turned Radioactive in Rural America

The political scientist Suzanne Mettler examines the roots of America’s urban-rural divide and how Democrats can win back rural voters.

Separation: A Family Navigates the Risks of Being Undocumented

A Honduran teenager and his family live in America’s new immigration landscape.

They’re Small, Yellow and Round — and Show How Trump’s Tariffs Don’t Work

America’s self-inflicted soybean problem.

The Right-Wing Myth of American Heritage

The United States isn’t exceptional because of our common culture; it’s exceptional because Americans have been able to cohere despite cultures that set us apart.

Trump Posted a Video of Himself Dumping Excrement on Our Cities. It’s a Glimpse of His Deepest Drives.

A perverse delight in degradation has always coursed through MAGA circles.

The Santos Commutation Is No Joke

More than any other presidential actions, clemencies tell us who presidents are.

Voices From a Nationwide Day of Protest Against Trump

Participants reflect on the “No Kings” demonstrations across the country.

The Rise of the Inflatable Chicken Resistance

While what is happening to us is as serious as a guillotine, we must harness our best humorous selves in order to keep it from falling.

My Trouble With Robots, Part 2

Telling stories is how we make sense of life and what it means to be human.

You Caught Me. I’m Speaking Spanish.

Spanish has become a sanctioned indicator of potential criminality in the United States of America.

How Democrats Can Avoid Republican Traps

Senator Ruben Gallego says Democrats must strategize more shrewdly. President Trump’s base has “already set up the field to fight in,” he says. “They have all the information and we’re just playing catch-up.”

The American Dream Is the Troquita

“The troquita — the truck — it’s symbolic,” Senator Ruben Gallego tells David Leonhardt on “The Opinions.” “It really is a status symbol that you have succeeded in this country.”

Senator Ruben Gallego Has Three Words for Democrats

Lessons from a Democrat who won in a Republican state.

Three Words to Help Democrats Win

Lessons from a Democrat who won in a Republican state.

Gambling. Investing. Gaming. There’s No Difference Anymore.

Smartphones are becoming casinos. Trump, whose son is invested in the industry, is only goosing the business.

America Still Has a Political Center, and It’s the Key to Winning

The antidote to our polarized politics is a creative, re-energized political center.

We Found a Solution to Homelessness. Now the Trump Administration Wants to Throw It Out.

The administration’s plan would defund the very intervention that has ended homelessness for people across the country.

The Dogged, Irrational Persistence of Literary Fiction

Literature is fragile. It serves no obvious purpose. But it is also as close to immortal as any cultural endeavor has ever been.

The Right Has Gone Woke

Language policing. Cancel culture. Victimhood contests and cultural grievances. Despite attacking the left for partaking in such practices, there’s an emerging set of individuals on the right who have became exactly what they’ve criticized. Meet the woke right.

What Is Sora Slop For, Exactly?

Trying to find purpose in an endless scroll of A.I.-generated videos.

A Standoff That Puts Health Care at Risk

Readers discuss the political battle over health care in America.

Trump Is Dragging Us Down to His Level

The Young Republicans’ Telegram chat was revealing in so many ways.

This HBO Mini-Series Gets Rural America Right

Since the first election of President Trump, Hollywood has fretted about portraying rural and red state Americans. Some new TV series show how to get it right.

Trump’s Crackdown on Chinese Students Ignores a Startling New Reality

Shutting out China’s best minds will only push them into a homegrown Chinese research ecosystem that is eclipsing American universities.

Chris Hayes: The Democrats’ Main Problem Isn’t Their Message

Democrats’ vision for the country won’t matter unless they can get people to pay attention to it.

Why Virginia Roberts Giuffre Would Not Stop Talking About Jeffrey Epstein

Virginia Roberts Giuffre spent so much of her life telling the story of her abuse.

Republicans Know How Vulnerable Trump Is. The Attacks on No Kings Prove It.

What explains the Republican Party’s posture toward these protests?

OpenAI Plans to Make ChatGPT More Humanlike. What Could Go Wrong?

A lot happened this week. The Opinion editor of The New York Times, Kathleen Kingsbury, highlights one thing you shouldn’t miss: OpenAI’s chief executive, Sam Altman, announced that the company’s new version of ChatGPT will have a more “humanlike” personality — and even offer erotica for verified adults. Watch Kingsbury explain why more regulation of A.I. chatbots is needed.

Trump Is Waging War on Americans Using ICE

In a supposed effort to crack down on immigration, Trump continues to bombard American cities with federal agents. Chicago is the latest target, and the administration’s efforts are only leading to chaos and unrest. The musician and actor Vic Mensa, a Chicago native, breaks down how we got here in the first place and what it means for the city.

The Power of a Vintage Betsey Johnson Dress

Seeing my kid wear my bat mitzvah dress gave me a new outlook on adolescence and sentimental objects.

The Trade-Offs of the South’s ‘Yellowstone’-ification

Jamelle Bouie says the South’s appeal isn’t just cheaper living; it’s the power to use wealth to control others. Tressie McMillan Cottom calls it “the ‘Yellowstone’-ification of the country.” But that kind of dominance also means giving up something: the diversity and cultural egalitarianism of cosmopolitan life.

Why America Loves to Hate on the South

Tressie McMillan Cottom argues that our obsession with Southern culture isn’t just about charm or nostalgia. It’s about reassurance. We romanticize its music, verandas and magnolias, yet, despite the political drift in other states, insist that “at least we’re not the South.”

Fraidy-Cat at the Pentagon

Pete Hegseth can’t handle the truth.

Here’s What Trump Could Unleash by Invoking the Insurrection Act

Why Congress should take up Insurrection Act reform.

There Is No Trump Without the South

Three Southern Opinion columnists on the region and its outsize role in national politics.

In Search of Better Ways to Understand Autism

Readers weigh in on the challenges of defining and diagnosing the condition.

There’s Another Way to Fix Immigration

The Trump administration risks squandering the progress it has made in securing the border.

How Southern Politics Shaped Trumpism

Three Southern Opinion columnists on the region and its outsize role in national politics.

What JD Vance, Kash Patel and a Throw Pillow Have in Common

Trump’s flatterers are sacrificing more than just their dignity.

Is Trump the Dealmaker the Middle East Needs?

Could President Trump’s unorthodox leadership style differentiate the latest Israel-Hamas peace deal from the many failed attempts that came before? The veteran Middle East negotiator Robert Malley thinks so. “He’s a politician of intuition,” he says.

In the Wake of War, Israel Is ‘Much More Vulnerable’

Is Israel still a sovereign nation, given its increased dependence on the United States? On this episode of “The Ezra Klein Show,” the veteran Middle East negotiators Hussein Agha and Robert Malley discuss with the Times Opinion columnist Ezra Klein the recent peace deal and what comes next.

I Have Parkinson’s: A Range of Voices

Readers, many with Parkinson’s, respond to an article about Sue Goldie, who has the disease. Also: Tears over Trump’s America; losing to China; learning through play.

The Supreme Court Is Looking Beyond the Trump Era

What do we expect from the Supreme Court and what can it actually do? On “Interesting Times,” Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Ross Douthat discuss how the court makes decisions, with an eye toward the future, rather than focusing on the moment we live in right now.

Why Was Roe v. Wade Overturned?

Abortion isn’t a right protected by the Constitution, nor is it deeply rooted in the country’s history. Justice Amy Coney Barrett describes how the Supreme Court’s majority came to that conclusion on this week’s episode of “Interesting Times.” She tells Ross Douthat the tools she uses to interpret the law.

Two Middle East Negotiators Assess Trump’s Israel-Hamas Deal

The veteran Middle East negotiators Hussein Agha and Robert Malley discuss the promises and pitfalls of Trump’s peace deal.

NATO Must Act to Stop Russia’s Dangerous New Campaign

The only way to contain Putin is with a resolute show of strength.

Mamdani ‘Might Be Eaten Alive’: 3 Opinion Writers on Who Won the Mayoral Debate

Who lost the debate may be clearer than who won.

Teapot Dome. Watergate. They’re Nothing Compared With This.

Trump’s crypto windfall represents a mixing of personal and government interests at an unprecedented scale.

Can the Israel-Hamas Deal Hold?

The veteran Middle East negotiators Hussein Agha and Robert Malley assess the promises and pitfalls of Trump’s peace deal.

Thanks a Lot, Boomers

The postwar generation had a good run. Now we’re all paying for it.

How Boomers Blew Up the American Dream

Baby boomers had a good run. Now we’re all paying for it.

The Real Trump Factor in the Gaza Deal

The secret of Donald Trump’s success with the Israeli prime minister was offering carrots on domestic politics — not sticks on foreign policy.

Trump’s Troubling ‘Compact’ for Universities

Responses to an essay about President Trump’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” Also: Bikes in the park; a vigil against political violence.

The ‘Sewer Socialism’ of Zohran Mamdani

The way to advance his worldview, he argues, is to show that it works.

Something Is Stirring in Christian America, and It’s Making Me Nervous

Don’t mistake a revolution for a revival.

When Vanity Is Your Superpower

Ten years into the Trump era, Democrats still don’t seem to know how to respond.

Amy Coney Barrett Is Looking Beyond the Trump Era

The Supreme Court justice isn’t making decisions based on public opinion.

Silicon Valley Is Investing in the Wrong A.I.

Generative A.I. can do many things human beings can do. But that misses the point about how A.I. can truly benefit us.

Her Optimism Has Won Her Some of the Most Powerful Enemies in the World

Francesca Albanese’s provocative allegations have made her a villain to some and a hero to others.

Amy Coney Barrett Doesn’t Need You to Like Her

The Supreme Court justice isn’t making decisions based on public opinion.

The Autism Spectrum Is Too Broad

I fear that my daughter’s experience is too often sidelined in favor of a more palatable version.

What Lies Ahead in the Middle East Isn’t Right vs. Wrong. It’s Right vs. Right.

Who would have imagined I’d ever praise something Trump did in the world of foreign policy?

Will A.I. Actually Want to Kill Humanity?

The researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky says that what A.I. wants most is not for humanity to live “happily ever after.” “What the entity, the organism, the A.I. ends up wanting has been and will be weird and twisty.” Yudkowsky sits down with the Times Opinion columnist Ezra Klein to discuss.

‘What Can Burn Will Burn’

It seemed that last year’s wildfire in Los Angeles had been extinguished safely after two days. But it had just gone underground.

The Israel-Gaza War Always Had an Unacknowledged Third Front

Thousands of hostages are still awaiting freedom.

You Made It to Harvard. But You Skip Class?

Readers respond to a Page A1 article about the lack of class attendance at Harvard. Also: Canceling a report on threats; America today.

How Afraid of the A.I. Apocalypse Should We Be?

The researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky argues that we should be very afraid of artificial intelligence’s existential risks.

Kennedy’s Comments on Circumcision Are Only Going to Confuse and Shame Parents

Circumcision is the latest example of Kennedy seizing on a hot-button issue that already has entrenched and aggressive internet partisans.

The Shadow of Jim Crow Looms Over the Supreme Court

Will Black voters continue to have an opportunity to elect representatives of their choice, or will decades of hard-won progress disappear?

What Trump’s Peace Deal Really Means for Gaza

The war might have ended, one lawyer argues, but the occupation remains.

Who Should Be Governor of New Jersey? 11 Leaders Rated the Candidates.

Times Opinion convened a panel to weigh in on the race.

How Afraid of the A.I. Apocalypse Should We Be?

The researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky argues that we should be very afraid of A.I.’s existential risk.

A Lesson From the German Resistance That Applies Today

The best safeguard against tyranny is a legion of people who believe in an authority higher than any political program.

Trump Alone Can’t Save Argentina

An American bailout can carry the country only so far.

The Pope Needs to Be More Specific

A pious vision of political economy should get more concrete.

Mr. Trump, on the Middle East, Please Move Fast and Break Things

Message to Trump: As hard as Stage 1 was for Gaza peace, you have not even seen hard yet.

Why Israel Won the War

Israelis went to war to defeat an existential threat — and an existential lie.

A New Chapter for Israel and Gaza

Readers respond to news and opinion articles about “this historic moment” in the Middle East. Also: Dangerous obstacles to Covid vaccines.

Pete Buttigieg on Rebuilding America After Trump

The former transportation secretary argues Americans need a new sense of belonging.

The Rise of the Smartphone and the Fall of Western Democracy

We are paying a tremendous political and psychological cost for access to social media.

Warning: Our Stock Market Is Looking Like a Bubble

Like the dot-com bust and the housing crisis, an implosion of the A.I. boom would hurt.

Remember President Palmer? Exactly.

Lessons from previous anti-immigrant sweeps don’t look good for the Trump administration.

It’s Not Normal to Raise Children Like This

We long for community. Why do so few of us try to build it?

The Drug That Took Away More Than Her Appetite

Is a powerful addiction treatment already invented?

Is There a Place for Religion in Politics?

Readers respond to a column by David Brooks. Also: The marring of the White House; a sharp right turn to populism.

The Appalling Campaign to Erase Jan. 6 Never Ends

Trump and his Republican minions won’t rest until the truth of that day is buried.

The New Julia Roberts Movie Seethes With Anti-Woke Resentment

The reactionary centrism of “After the Hunt.”

Wacky Labels and Silly Names Are Killing Craft Beer

Drinking is down, but there are a few simple fixes that can get people hoisting their cans again.

When I Look at Zohran Mamdani, Here’s What I See

What does it mean to be a “good” Muslim in America?

I Resigned as Manhattan’s U.S. Attorney. Law Schools Are Missing the Point of My Story.

A principle is hollow if it’s not defended under pressure.

Why So Many Gen Z-ers Are Drawn to Conservative Christianity

And what that might mean for the future of American politics.

Foreign Aid Is Mostly Gone. It Could Be Replaced With Something Better.

Developing countries have started taking greater responsibility for their own welfare, leveraging private investment to create economic opportunity.

A Scammy Job Offer Over Text? I’ll Take It!

It’s too good to be true, and I’m OK with that.

Trump Is Pitting Us Against One Another in Chicago

What’s happening is shocking. It can get worse.

The Uncomfortable Truth About Netanyahu’s ‘Victory’

While he is trying to sell it as a strategic win, the peace deal contradicts many of his coalition’s goals.

How a Trump Judge Exposed the Trump Con

Dishonest presidents should be entitled to no deference at all.

Why Americans Disagree on Everything

Our culture is amok with binaries. We have two major parties, just two, and they are forever opposed.

Why I Had to Kill Family Dinner

I’m here to tell you that you can stop cooking every night and your children will be just fine.

Who Deserves an Organ? The Dilemma of Severe Mental Illness.

Patients’ mental health problems can make transplant decisions even more fraught.

This Is Un-American

A lot has happened this week. The New York Times Opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury highlights one thing you shouldn’t miss: After President Trump tried to send the National Guard into Portland, Ore., a federal judge blocked him. Watch Kingsbury explain why the president’s actions defy the fundamental principles of the U.S. Constitution.

Big Football Is Ruining College Sports

The Power Four schools should go their own way and give other sports a chance to shine.

Peace in Trump’s Time — Except Here

Peace abroad and war at home — not very America first!

Why Can’t Trump’s Domestic Policy Be More Like His Foreign Policy?

Three keys to his success on the world stage could be applied at home.

This Isn’t Crisis Response. It’s Crisis Construction.

We’re arresting working parents, students, asylum seekers and even U.S. citizens to create made-for-TV crackdowns.

Our Founders’ Mistake

The Opinion contributing writer E.J. Dionne thinks America’s founders made a mistake. In this round-table conversation for “The Opinions,” he tells David French and Michelle Cottle why the Constitution doesn’t fit today’s Congress.

Why MAGA’s Bullying Will Fail

The Opinion columnist David French breaks down how Trump and his supporters are using familiar pressure — and what backlash it could spark — at the round table in this week’s episode of “The Opinions.”

Pete Buttigieg Is Facing Down the Darkness

Pete Buttigieg joined the Opinion editorial director David Leonhardt to discuss what America’s next story should be and how Democrats can get where they need to go.

Who Can Stop a President From Deploying Troops?

On this week’s round table: courts, Congress and chaos under Trump.

‘We Should Be Cleareyed About What’s Happening Here’

Troop deployment. Black Hawk helicopters landing on apartment buildings in the middle of the night. President Trump’s militarization of blue cities is well underway — and yet, Jon Favreau argues, it’s natural that it’s not top of mind for every voter. On this episode of “The Ezra Klein Show,” Favreau sits down with the Times Opinion columnist Ezra Klein to discuss how Democrats should be thinking about that now and heading into the midterms.

Jon Favreau on Where the Democrats Went Right

Jon Favreau considers how the government shutdown could help Democrats rebuild their fractured party.

Jon Favreau on Where the Democrats Went Right

Jon Favreau considers how the government shutdown could help Democrats rebuild their fractured party.

Leave Us Alone

With the millions being used to deploy troops to Portland, Trump could help with treatment for substance use, with emergency housing, with education.

Voting for Mamdani Taught Me Why Trump Won

“Horseshoe” doesn’t even begin to describe it.

Debating the Dangers of a Pesticide

Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay about the common weedkiller Roundup.

Who Can Stop a President From Deploying Troops?

On this week’s round table: courts, Congress and chaos under Trump.

A Worthy Nobel Peace Laureate

And a reminder of the need to depose the regime of Nicolás Maduro.

A Perilous Difference Between the Trump and Nixon Eras

Nixon famously had an enemies list. But there’s a difference between what happened then and what is happening now.

Hope and Anxiety Over Israel-Gaza Peace

Readers respond to the rapidly developing events in the Middle East. Also: The virtues of coal; three hours with Velázquez.

Trump Disgraces American Justice

America is now in a dangerous period, in which the president can order investigations and indictments against his enemies.

The Tom Homan Affair Has More Red Flags Than a May Day Parade

An apparent cash handoff is yet another star in the Trump administration’s constellation of ethics problems.

‘Democrats Fumbled This’: 3 Writers Assess Where We Are With the Shutdown

What the polling says, who’s up, who’s down — and when it might end.

Academia Is Broken. Trump’s University ‘Compact’ Can Help Fix It.

The government should not use public funds to support a system that fails to serve the public good.

The Constitution Doesn’t Belong to Trump or the Supreme Court

It belongs to us, and we can use it to rescue our democracy.

The A.I. Prompt That Could End the World

A destructive A.I., like a nuclear bomb, is now a concrete possibility; the question is whether anyone will be reckless enough to build one.

A One-Side Peace Plan Still Gives Palestinians Hope

A deal offers some possibility of a broader solution, but the hurdles are enormous.

My Country’s President Is 92 Years Old. And He’s Not Going Anywhere.

Cameroon is in thrall to Paul Biya.

Give Trump the Nobel for Gaza, if He Does the Harder Parts to Come

It’s a job that will take the rest of his presidency.

Why Are the Democrats Increasing Inequality?

When it comes to education policy, Republicans are now kicking Democrats in the butt.

These Are the 10 Old Television Series Every Kid Needs to Watch

Here’s the list of ancient shows I inflict on my daughters. What’s yours?

Is America Making God Angry?

Do Americans need to repent for their sins? In this episode of “Interesting Times,” the evangelical pastor Doug Wilson tells Ross Douthat why he believes Christian nationalism is the solution to societal decay and Americans need to “stop making God angry.”

Insults in the Name of God

The Christian nationalist Doug Wilson says he isn’t trying to be Howard Stern but his language can be just as controversial. On this week’s “Interesting Times,” he defends his use of “naughty words” as weapons in his arsenal.

I Love Watching Yankees Fans Suffer

I’m a dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker. But I can’t help rooting against the Yankees.

A Skeptical Reception for Hegseth’s Quantico Talk

Readers respond to a guest essay that put Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech in a more favorable light.

An Invitation to President Trump: Come to Gaza

Promises of peace between Jews and Palestinians must be turned into reality.

Should They Just Go Ahead and Put Up a Gold Trump Sign on the Supreme Court?

A pivotal term beckons.

He Believes America Should Be a Theocracy. He Says His Influence Is Growing.

Doug Wilson’s political project to “stop making God angry.”

This Is Why Your Energy Bills Are Going Up

The president is going after clean energy, and Americans will face higher bills as a result.

He Believes America Should Be a Theocracy. He Says His Influence Is Growing.

Doug Wilson’s political project to “stop making God angry.”

Putin Is Escalating His War. If You Are Surprised, You Have Not Been Paying Attention.

The leadership of Russia must understand that its attempt to rebuild Europe’s last empire is doomed to fail.

‘ICE Goes Masked for a Single Reason’

Authoritarian creep reaches a new phase.

The ‘Irony’ of the Government Shutdown

Health care premiums are expected to double for millions of Americans on Obamacare next year if the law doesn’t change in time. Neera Tanden walks Ezra Klein through the policy stakes of the government shutdown.

The G.O.P.’s ‘Cynical, Ridiculous’ Shutdown Attack

Health care premiums are expected to double for millions of Americans on Obamacare next year if the law doesn’t change in time. Neera Tanden walks Ezra Klein through the policy stakes of the government shutdown.

Parents, Doctors and Vaccines for Children

Readers respond to a guest essay about vaccine debates. Also: Attorney General Pam Bondi’s performance; wildfire smoke and our health.

His Execution Is Days Away. A Detective Says He’s Innocent.

What happens when the science that sends a man to death row is debunked? Robert Roberson spent over 20 years on death row for his daughter’s death, but new evidence points to a different cause. Without intervention from Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, Roberson’s execution is scheduled for Oct. 16.

It’s Getting Harder for Kids to Find Places to Play

Public parks are vital for children’s health.

What the Shutdown Is Really About

Obamacare premiums could double for millions of Americans if the law isn’t changed. Neera Tanden walks Ezra Klein through the shutdown’s policy stakes.

It’s Not Government They Don’t Like

Remember when Republicans loved states’ rights?

Thomas Friedman on the Only Way to Solve the Israel-Hamas War

Can Donald Trump end the “worst war” with the latest round of peace talks?

What the Shutdown Is Really About

Health care premiums are expected to double for millions of Americans on Obamacare next year if the law doesn’t change in time. Neera Tanden walks Ezra Klein through the policy stakes of the government shutdown.

Relax, America, There Is Life After Nonstick Pans

America will be better off without nonstick pans: healthier, safer and perhaps even more skilled at cooking.

Where Trump Is Vulnerable and How to Act on It

People and institutions of civil society must coordinate against him.

Can Trump End This Impossibly Cruel Practice?

Under Trump, the N.I.H. is encouraging alternatives that use human cells rather than dogs, cats and monkeys.

The Gaza I Once Knew Is Gone

After two years of war, one Gazan tells of what was lost.

An Ideological Revolution Needs 12 Years in Power

The Trump administration has a long way to go.

Israel Cannot Go On Winning Like This

Until the recent U.S.-backed peace deal, Israel has continued to use force without engaging in any viable diplomacy. It must change to save itself.

Rewriting the Rules of the College Admissions ‘Game’

Readers respond to a guest essay about the broken process of college admissions. Also: What Taylor Swift taught us.

Why Democrats Aren’t Fighters

Democrats aren’t selecting the right fighters for the moment, says the Times Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie. Bouie, along with the columnists Michelle Goldberg and David French, debate how the Democrats are handling the shutdown on the latest round table for “The Opinions.”

Trump Is Not Afraid of Civil War. Neither Is Stephen Miller.

After all, there is “an enemy within.”

No, Trump Can’t Deploy Troops to Wherever He Wants

The president’s claims about cities don’t hold up.

That Hegseth Speech Was Actually Pretty Good

Despite some rude provocations, he outlined a nuanced vision of the military.

‘They’re Not Avoiding the Things They Don’t Know’

Being mayor of New York City is one of the toughest jobs in politics. One glimpse of how Zohran Mamdani may seek to do it is whom he’s talking to.

Trump’s Coal Plan Is Doomed

Domestic coal can’t compete with batteries, solar and gas much longer.

What Israel Should Learn From Two Years of War

The only viable path to a Palestinian state is an end to the fantasy of Israel’s destruction.

Megyn Kelly Knows Which Way the Winds Are Blowing

MAGA is tearing itself apart over who really killed Charlie Kirk.

Has Your Energy Bill Gone Up? Show Us.

Share your energy bills for a forthcoming project about the demand of A.I. on the grid.

D.E.I. Helps Everyone (White Men Included)

It’s easy to understand why the Trump administration’s funding cuts to D.E.I.-related research will harm the overall health of underrepresented groups, including women, people of color and L.G.B.T.Q. people. But they could actually hurt white men too.

Pushback at Trump and Troops in Portland

Readers object to President Trump’s use of the military in American cities. Also: ICE at the Super Bowl.

There’s No Precedent for This Shutdown

Congress may seem dysfunctional from the outside, but the government shutdown is a sign that something more sinister is going on, says the Opinion columnist Michelle Goldberg.

How a Community of Readers Saved Their Book Festival

With humanities funding vanishing, stories and those who protect them remain our greatest hope.

Trump’s Shutdown Glee Could Come Back to Bite Him

Republicans’ exploitation of the government’s closure is the tell that they prefer it this way.

Trumpism After Trump: The Future of the Right

A conservative’s vision for MAGA beyond Trump.

There Are Two Economies: A.I. and Everything Else

This is worse than putting all your eggs in one basket.

How to Save the American Experiment

To see a way out of our destructive spiral we should look to the innovation of the 1920s.

Win or Lose, It’s Zohran Mamdani’s Political World Now

Dismissing candidates like Zohran Mamdani simply because of their youth is no longer viable. Millennial and Gen Z Americans will only gain more political influence.

The Origin of ‘Equal Justice Under Law'

The phrase doesn’t appear in the Constitution or its amendments.

Civility and Disagreement in American Politics

Readers respond to a guest essay by Roxane Gay. Also: A Canadian’s lament.

There’s a Path Out of This Divide

There’s a way out of this, and people in despair are leading the way.

G.O.P. to Gen Z: Pay Double for Health Insurance or Go Without

If Democrats don’t win the shutdown fight, millions of young Americans may lose coverage because of higher prices.

TikTok Made Me a Pop Star After 50

My song went viral on TikTok, and then I was touring the world.

Someone Tipped Me Off About a Crypto Story. What I Found Was Crazy.

The souring of the relationship between Georgia’s billionaire master and his former aide is a cautionary tale.

They Have Waited Two Years for the Hostages. These Are Their Rituals.

Families of captives in Gaza find private ways to stay connected to their loved ones.

The West Is Lost

Loss has become a pervasive condition of life in Europe and America.

Who Is Donald Trump Responsible To?

Trump’s exclusionary view of the country strains the bonds of union.

Mr. President, May We Interest You in a Naked Bike Ride?

Trump’s dispatch of National Guard troops to Portland is another dangerous step toward politicizing America’s military forces.

When A.I. Came for Hollywood

The Dream Factory is going full fantasy, human factor be damned.

The N.F.L. Gets It. Why Don’t Democrats?

The Democrats need to understand that woke can be good business.

Why Left and Right Can’t Understand Each Other’s Fears

Getting past the urge to reduce all politics to existential conflict.

‘If You Don’t Want This Consequence, Don’t Vote for Republicans’

This week, the round table convenes to discuss who wins and who loses when the government shuts down.

Students in Texas Need Something, but It’s Not the Ten Commandments

What exactly is religion, anyway?

When Attacks on Free Speech Come From Left and Right

Readers respond to a column by Bret Stephens pointing out examples.

The Chaos of Driving in Lebanon Tells a Story of a Country Unraveled

Lebanon’s traffic nightmare paints a portrait of a nation verging on collapse.

‘If You Don’t Want This Consequence, Don’t Vote for Republicans’

This week, the round table convenes to discuss who wins and who loses when the government shuts down.

If We’re at War, Americans Deserve to Know More About It

From what little we do know about the airstrikes in the Caribbean, the operation doesn’t make much sense.

Brian Eno’s Creative Motivations

What motivates Brian Eno to create? The prolific artist and musician joined the Opinion columnist Ezra Klein to discuss art, life and the strange inspiration for his album “Music for Airports.”

Are You Playing the Technology or Is the Technology Playing You?

Are you playing the technology or is the technology playing you? In a recent episode of “The Ezra Klein Show,” the musician Brian Eno and the Opinion columnist Ezra Klein discuss how generative A.I. changes our relationship with agency.

Israel, Palestine and the Peace Option

Readers, including a former Israeli diplomat, respond to a guest essay by the Israeli politician Benny Gantz. Also: Care for young and old; trucks and trains.

A Breath of Fresh Air With Brian Eno

The musician and record producer Brian Eno delves into his experiments with ambient music, his thoughts on generative A.I. and his deep gratitude for the uniqueness of human life.

What It Would Look Like to Pay W.N.B.A. Players What They Deserve

Other professional sports leagues give their players roughly 50 percent of the revenue, but the W.N.B.A. players get less than 10 percent.

A Breath of Fresh Air With Brian Eno

The musician and record producer Brian Eno delves into his experiments with ambient music, his thoughts on generative A.I. and his deep gratitude for the uniqueness of human life.

What I Learned From My Days in Russia: Silicon Valley Needs to Start Speaking Out About Trump

Kim Scott, who lived and worked in Russia, on Silicon Valley’s silent complicity in the rise of authoritarianism.

Trump’s Louis XIV Moment

The president is refashioning his residence into a palace. Our democracy is now a members-only club.

Why Young Men Are Losing Faith in Science

If these podcasts really wanted to nurture enthusiasm for science, they should celebrate the hard work that goes into finding the right answer.

What’s Lost When Community Colleges Go Virtual

In our increasingly digital world, online classes are here to stay. But there’s no substitute for being on campus.

Trump’s ‘Compact’ With Universities Is Just Extortion

There seems to be no limit to the president’s odious attempts to control higher education.

Conservatives vs. Hasan Piker

Hasan Piker argues Democrats are struggling to construct effective media narratives. On “Interesting Times,” he tells Ross Douthat why he thinks conservatives are better at pushing their message.

Do the Trump Reprisals Set a Precedent?

Responses to a news analysis about the possible effects of President Trump’s reprisals. Also: Cultural exchanges; roots of political violence; A.I.

Hasan Piker Wants a ‘Post-Liberal’ America

On “Interesting Times,” the Twitch and YouTube star Hasan Piker tells Ross Douthat how he thinks America’s political system should transform, and why he wants more people to get involved in the democratic process.

President Trump, Please Extend the A.C.A. Tax Credits

Insurance through the Affordable Care Act is about to get much more expensive for millions of Americans. Democrats are using the government shutdown as leverage to try to address this. In this video, Holly Hudnall, a middle-class mom from Kentucky, asks President Trump to make insurance more affordable for families like hers.

Incompetence Isn’t an Upgrade Over D.E.I.

The Trump administration is a mockery of the idea of meritocracy.

Taylor Swift Is No Showgirl

Once you’re a showgirl, you’ll never be anyone’s girl next door again.

Hasan Piker Is Flirting With the Revolution

Meet the online star who likes to play with fire.

How Radical Is Hasan Piker? The Twitch Star’s Flirtation With Violence.

Meet the online star who likes to play with fire.

Why Can’t Working-Class Kids Make Their Way Out of Ohio?

Silas’s future seemed bright except for at least one detail. He didn’t have a car.

Northern Ireland, Gaza and the Road to Peace

Middle East peace may seem hopeless, but Northern Ireland shows that even the most intractable conflict can be resolved.

My City Is the Heart of Europe, and It’s Not Doing Well

Brussels is nearing the end of its experiment in urban autonomy.

This Is What Autocrats Dread

Authoritarians have lost elections before, and they will again.

One Girl’s Journey After Her Grandma Said to Kill Her

Orphaned in a massacre in Congo, a onetime elementary school dropout is now an American and can teach us something about resilience.

Kennedy Crusaded on Linking Vaccines and Autism. So What Happened?

The health secretary promised a revolution but delivered minor changes. Why?

Trump and Hegseth: The Quantico Campaign

Readers sharply criticize the speeches by the president and the secretary of defense. Also: A cynical order from the Supreme Court.

Government Shutdown: Democrats Did the Smart Thing

The U.S. government is shut down. Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a stopgap funding bill, leading to the shutdown. The journalist Molly Jong-Fast argues that the Democrats did the smart thing by refusing to acquiesce to President Trump.

American Women Are Leaving the Work Force. Why?

With the gutting of a federal agency, the Trump administration is asserting their view of women’s place in society.

Why Getting Older Might Be Life’s Biggest Plot Twist

Richard Osman, the author of the beloved murder mystery series “Thursday Murder Club,” discusses the revolutionary act of growing old.

The Real Stakes of the Shutdown

President Trump is seeking to deprive millions of Americans of their health insurance. Senate Democrats are refusing to acquiesce.

‘The Most Epic Political Victory Our Country Has Ever Seen’ Is Nothing of the Kind

What a narrow result in a closely divided nation actually means for the country and its political parties.

Mourn, or Else

Trump is known for saying a lot of things that he can’t or won’t back up. This time, the threats are real.

He’s Young, Talented and Openly Religious. Is He the Savior Democrats Have Been Waiting For?

James Talarico sees a spiritual void at the center of our society.

What Happened to Human Rights for Palestinians?

Sanctions on small human rights groups are the latest Trump attack on global efforts to protect civil liberties.

Trump Isn’t Busting Drug Cartels. He’s Settling Scores.

The Trump administration’s Venezuela policy is driven by a desire for vindication and revenge.

These 6 Charts Explain Why the Government Shut Down

What the looming shutdown is really about: Republicans trying to repeal Obamacare.

Hundreds of Officers. Two Long Hours of Political Theater.

The military was again used as a backdrop for Trump’s clashes in America’s culture wars, testing the armed services’ nonpartisan, apolitical nature.

This Terrible War Must End

The war needs to end, for the sake of the Gazan people and for the sake of Israel and its security.

‘Distressing’ Uses of the President’s Power

Readers respond to an editorial about President Trump’s troubling use of executive power in the Venezuelan boat strikes. Also: Social Security woes; the importance of Black colleges.

There’s Only One Way to Win a Shutdown. Democrats Don’t Have What It Takes.

It’s hard to come out a victor without a clear objective and a clear message.

We Have Seen the ‘Woke Right’ Before, and It Wasn’t Pretty Then, Either

Conservative censors have been busy for decades.

Hegseth’s Pentagon Plan Will Hurt Our National Security

The government must protect classified information, but journalists have the right to publish it.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Meta’s A.I. Chatbot Is Dangerous for Kids

Mark Zuckerberg has a vision for how A.I. could be used in Meta’s universe. But the actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt is here to point out a flaw: the lack of federal guardrails around how chatbots interacts with underage users.

‘Hypercharged’ Is the Only Word for This Supreme Court

Three legal experts on an action-packed Supreme Court as it enters a new term.

Why Are My Fellow Baristas Being Used as Props in a Dangerous Culture War Stunt?

This is the era of effigy politics.

What 20 Years of Listening to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents Has Taught Me

Why parents are trusting themselves over the experts.

Can the Trump Peace Plan Overcome Unprecedented Cruelty?

Trump’s peace plan will be like solving a diplomatic Rubik’s Cube every day — while all the enemies of the deal try to scramble it.

An Antifascist Movie at a Fascist Moment

“One Battle After Another” defies Trumpian taboos.

Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines

The New York Times Opinion columnist Ezra Klein and the writer Ta-Nehisi Coates discuss what happens when you don’t get to draw the boundaries of political conversation.

‘I Don’t Get to Draw the Line’

Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi Coates discuss what happens when you don’t get to draw the boundaries of political conversation.

The Comey Indictment: A Danger Signal

Readers react to the indictment of the former F.B.I. director. Also: The Canadian snowbirds’ changing flight patterns; AirPods that translate.

Democrats Are Trying the Costanza Strategy

Democrats need a new plan for 2028, argues the Opinion columnist Carlos Lozada in this round table from “The Opinions.”

Kamala Harris 2028?

Kamala Harris’s book reveals why she should not be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028, according to the New York Times Opinion columnist Lydia Polgreen in this week’s round table from “The Opinions.”

Ken Burns: For America’s Next Story, Look Back to the Revolution

The documentarian reflects on the ideas that drove our nation’s founding — and how they echo today.

We Really Want to Trust Crypto Interests With the Future of Money?

Washington shouldn’t trust Silicon Valley with the future of money.

Why Is Your Flight Always Delayed? Blame Government Shutdowns.

The end of a government shutdown doesn’t mean that everything springs back to normal. Some of the damage endures.

Democrats Are in Crisis. Eat-the-Rich Populism Is the Only Answer.

A blistering assault on economic elites, a moderate stance on cultural issues and a rejection of politics as usual. That’s how to remake the Democratic Party.

I Sued Anthropic, and the Unthinkable Happened

A.I. feels like a runaway train. But we don’t have to let it run over us.

A.I. in School: What It Can and Can’t Do

Readers discuss artificial intelligence and the roles of students and parents. Also: Infants and screens; prizes for the president.

Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines

The writer Ta-Nehisi Coates joins Ezra Klein on the show to discuss how the left should think about the work of politics and persuasion in this moment.

‘The Idea of the Beautiful Is a Signature of God’: A Q&A With Marilynne Robinson

The novelist talks about the theological arc of her novels and the power of Genesis.

Make No Mistake About Where We Are

The political prosecution of James Comey.

The Right’s Post-Kirk Crackdown Has a Familiar Mob Logic

Outrage incidents often drive history.

Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines

The writer Ta-Nehisi Coates joins Ezra Klein to discuss how the left should think about the work of politics and persuasion in this moment.

Why There Won’t Be a Charlie Kirk of the Left

A Q&A with a scholar of religion and politics.

Too Many Dings and Beeps? Try Beethoven.

As another classical music season gets underway, we — players, listeners and promoters — should consider the treasure of deep immersion into music.

Spraying Roundup on Crops Is Fine. Really.

This debate is what happens when politics, vibes and hysteria drown out science, facts and data.

How Moms Got Caught in Trump’s Cross Hairs

The Best Case Against Indicting Comey Is the One Trump Made for Firing Him

Why the former F.B.I. director should not have been charged, according to the president.

We’re All Going to Die — Soonish!

Even with big blue eyes or amazing pecs, A.I.’s allure can be deadly.

Harris’s Memoir Is Another Example of the Democrats’ Problem

Three Opinion writers break down the former vice president’s book of excuses.

Drones, Denmark and Dark Magic

With the technologies that are in the process of remaking our world, the zone of uncertainty is larger.

How the Democrats Lost the Working Class

Responding to a guest essay, readers discuss the Democratic Party’s history and its options now.

The Tax on Being a Girl

In Uganda, desperation has eroded the social fabric and left women particularly vulnerable.

After Years of Living With Grief, Joy Has Moved In

I am peaceful with the memory of my child, experiencing my life with her as if for the first time, with just a touch of déjà vu in the bargain.

What a Book of Excuses Reveals About the Democrats’ Future

Three Opinion writers weigh in on Kamala Harris’s campaign memoir.

The Human Cost of U.S. Aid Cuts

The Trump administration’s decision to slash foreign aid has led to the deaths of thousands of children, a reality that officials continue to deny. In our latest video, @nytopinion columnist Nicholas Kristof reports from Uganda on a crisis that is only getting worse.

The Comey Indictment Plunges the Country Into a Grave New Period

As despots have done for centuries, Trump is persecuting people he considers his enemies, with little justification other than raw political power.

An Assault on Speech, Followed by Silence

Readers discuss President Trump’s attacks on free speech. Also: Pentagon secrecy; a call to ex-presidents; medical advice from the president; mandatory friendliness.

I Have Been Critical of Comey in the Past. But These Indictments Are Mad.

The Justice Department and the attorney general are supposed to keep a distance from the president, not be his personal score settlers.

I Witnessed A.I. Collide with Climate

This town’s minerals make A.I. possible. Then came Hurricane Helene. Kate Crawford is a professor at the University of Southern California, a senior principal researcher at Microsoft Research and the author of “Atlas of A.I.”

Trump Is Lying About Left-Wing Terrorism

There’s a new kind of copycat killer.

What I Learned as a Liberal Faculty Adviser for a Turning Point USA Chapter

It’s about fostering principled engagement across ideological lines.

Google Wins, We Lose

A judge’s remedy for the company’s illegal monopolization of search may worsen the problem.

Today’s Christian Right Is More About Vengeance Than Kindness

Unlike the Christian conservatives when I was younger, today’s variations seem incapable of compassion toward outgroups like mine.

Republicans in Congress Must Take This Spending Threat Seriously

The Trump administration wants to cancel some spending through a budget maneuver with disturbing ramifications.

A.I.’s Environmental Impact Will Threaten Its Own Supply Chain

Spruce Pine, N.C., supplies the world’s highest-purity quartz, a mineral that keeps the A.I. revolution afloat. What are the consequences?

A.I.’s Environmental Impact Will Threaten Its Own Supply Chain

This town’s minerals make A.I. possible. Then came Hurricane Helene.

China Is the Adult in the Room on Climate Now

While the West is distracted and divided, China is focused and surging ahead.

Trump’s Cultural Push Begins With Universities

Are universities suffering from “Meghan Markle syndrome”? In this episode of “Interesting Times,” Ross talks to May Mailman, the lawyer on the front lines of the Trump administration’s war on elite universities, about why they’re cracking down on the “glorification of victimhood” in higher education.

Trump’s War on ‘Hotbeds of Radicalism’

Universities have an ideology problem, at least according to the Trump administration, and May Mailman is here to fix it. On “Interesting Times,” Mailman, the architect behind President Trump’s culture war on liberal education, explains the levers of power she and her colleagues can pull to usher in their vision.

Trump at the U.N.: A Bitter Display

Readers criticize President Trump’s harsh speech. Also: Jimmy Kimmel’s return, and the F.C.C.’s threats; women in Congress; politics at the E.P.A.

Legislators Should Force Social Media Platforms to Tell the Truth

A U.S. sale isn’t enough. Here’s how to make TikTok safer.

The Grand Strategy Behind Trump’s Crackdown on Academia

Ending the “culture of victimhood” on campus.

Trump Will Not Retreat

He’s got the whole world in his hands.

We Need to Think Straight About God and Politics

My problem with the conversation about Kirk’s killing is that many people seem to have no coherent idea about the proper relationship between faith and politics.

Trump’s Youth Support Has Faded. These 11 Young Trump Voters Explain Why.

The group discusses the president’s job performance so far across issues such as the economy and immigration.

The Grand Strategy Behind Trump’s Crackdown on Academia

Ending the “culture of victimhood” on campus

What Americans Fear Most

Threats are no longer just the possibility of attack by a foreign adversary.

A.I. Isn’t Magic. Lots of People Are Acting Like It Is.

Believing artificial intelligence is magic is just as baseless as believing photographs can capture spirits. That’s not stopping people.

Trump Is Building the Blue Scare

Since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Trump administration has been threatening to retaliate against the “radical left.” This response has echoes in American history — in the Red Scare.

The Danger of Vengeance After the Kirk Shooting

The political theorist Corey Robin examines the role of vengeance in the right’s response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

The Lives and Money We Are Wasting

The dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. is leading to the squandering of taxpayer dollars, as well as of large numbers of lives.

China’s Pivot From Green Tech Could Be Bad News for the Climate

China had fueled climate optimism. But now the story seems to be changing.

An Unproven Link to Autism’s Cause

Readers respond to President Trump’s assertions about autism and acetaminophen. Also: Robert Redford and Paul Newman.

Jimmy Kimmel Rose to the Occasion

His disappearance from the airwaves was not the worst-case scenario.

Trump Is Building the Blue Scare

The political theorist Corey Robin walks through the history of the Red Scare and the “fractured mirror” it is to Trump’s attack on the “radical left.”

Trump’s Dream of Infinite Presidential Power

This is about so much more than Lisa Cook.

Civility Is a Fantasy

Calling for civility is a way of reminding the powerless that they exist at the will of those in power and should act accordingly.

Trump Is Building the Blue Scare

The political theorist Corey Robin walks through the history of the Red Scare and the “fractured mirror” it is to Trump’s attack on the “radical left.”

No President Should Have This Kind of Power

Even if the allegations are correct, blowing up the boats is a lawless exercise in the use of deadly force.

Rainn Wilson: What I Learned at a Fire Ceremony With King Charles

To transform our relationship with our planet, we need to value nature as profoundly sacred.

Autism Has Always Existed. We Haven’t Always Called It Autism.

We’ve come too far to go back to a time when autism was defined solely in terms of deficits and mothers were made to feel guilty.

Trump Is Pulling the Plug on Puerto Rico’s Economy

The purge of Puerto Rico’s oversight board could devastate the island’s economy.

What the World Gets Wrong About Israel

There are deep political divisions and disagreements in Israel, but the nation’s core security interests are not partisan property.

Now the Left Cares About Free Speech Again

That’s often not been the case in recent years.

If Only We’d Fight as Hard to Save Our Democracy as Ukrainians Are Fighting to Save Theirs

Ukrainians know that they can no longer count on an American democracy to save them.

Struggles for Free Expression on Campus

Readers, including the author Jhumpa Lahiri, respond to the Barnard president’s guest essay about speakers at universities. Also: The benefits of trees.

Why MAGA Evangelicals Can Cheer Love and Hate at the Same Time

If MAGA evangelicals cheer the president’s hatred, if they welcome it, if they adopt it and if they vote for it, then they are responsible for it.

‘They Cheated Like Dogs, but We Got Them Back’

The MAGA movement’s encirclement maneuver is gaining ground.

‘This May Be the Most Difficult Day in My Career’: Experts React to Trump’s Autism Remarks

This is not what people with autism need, experts say.

Everyone’s a Free-Speech Hypocrite

Tit for tat, forever and ever.

Trump Is America’s First Meme President

How Trump has made his mark in politics and in our minds.

Four Easy Fixes for the Housing Crisis

The administration simply needs to reverse some of its biggest policy items.

Democrats Blew It on Immigration

President Trump has given liberals an opening on a tough issue.

The New Buzzword That’s Scaring China

China’s problem with competition is that it’s too brutal.

Christianity After Charlie Kirk

Will a martyrdom set off a religious revival?

What the Government Autism Announcement Got So Wrong

The Trump administration misunderstands autism and what autistic people and our families need.

Trump’s Charlie Kirk Eulogy Divided America

Trump’s first presidential eulogy made no effort to unite the country, which is the traditional goal of a presidential eulogy.

Elizabeth Warren Is Frustrated

In a new weekly series from the podcast “The Opinions,” the Opinion editorial director David Leonhardt explores America’s next story. In the first episode he sits down with Senator Elizabeth Warren, who argues that Democrats should have addressed the economic challenges facing working-class families long ago.

How to Defeat Trump

David French asks the question more Democrats should be asking.

This Administration Is Silencing Its Critics

Jamelle Bouie on why silencing critics is fundamental to the Trump administration’s overall theory of power.

Forgiveness and Fury at Kirk’s Memorial

Readers react to the memorial for the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Also: Jimmy Kimmel and free speech; a loss of history at PBS.

Speech for Me but Not for Thee

Where are the true believers in free speech untainted by the stain of politics?

‘The Game Is Rigged’: Elizabeth Warren on America’s Next Story

How Republicans harnessed the story Democrats didn’t — and won’t — embrace.

Democrats Are Picking the Wrong Shutdown Fight

Tariffs, not health care, would be a better focal point for the opposition party.

Don’t Fall for the Rigged College Game

The frantic competition that we’ve normalized is based on a lie about what makes a college education truly valuable.

When the Gerrymander Comes for MAGA

When the president starts rigging the system for his own benefit, no one is safe.

The Perils of Getting Too Personal in Foreign Policy

Personality can open doors, but it cannot rewrite geopolitics.

‘The Power of Science to Solve Problems Is Almost Limitless’

Can Jay Bhattacharya save science?

Give Palestinians Something More Than Statehood Recognition

Recognition of the State of Palestine must be accompanied by holding Israel accountable for its actions.

Turns Out Air Pollution Was Good for Something

A small, carefully scaled geoengineering program could compensate for the loss of cooling as we eliminate sulfur pollution.

What’s the Problem With Profanity?

Readers respond to a guest essay about cursing. Also: Our “dangerous, surreal and unnerving times.”

For His Friends, Everything

The TikTok deal is Trumpism 101.

Congratulations, Lachlan Murdoch. You Won a Fading Empire and a Pile of Debt.

He won, but at what cost?

Sudan Is What Happens When You Recognize a Junta

If the world recognizes Sudan’s military government, it will exacerbate a humanitarian crisis and betray the country’s pro-democracy movement.

This Is the Feeling of Losing a Country. I Know It Well.

This is one of those moments in history.

The Last of the Larch

The story of our relationship with our environment condensed into one lovely tree.

The MAGA Movement Is Not a Debating Society

The Trump administration and its adherents want dominance and obedience.

Elizabeth Gilbert Can’t Control the Narrative

Memoirs don’t have to be guides for living.

Kamala Harris Is Out of Time

The title “107 Days” not only signifies the duration of Harris’s campaign; it is also her excuse for losing the election.

The Conservative Principle Behind the Kimmel Suspension

A civic-minded purpose is key.

Why Do We Think We Know Kirk’s Shooter’s Motive?

Legible meaning doesn’t neatly emerge from the world of online discourse.

Jimmy Kimmel and How the Right Is Overplaying Its Hand

“We’re in the most dangerous point for free speech in America.”

The Way They Were

Redford and Newman, real movie stars with real values.

I Asked Doctors About Vaccine Chaos. Here’s What They Said.

Physicians are having tough conversations about vaccines.

Trump’s Most Lethal Policy

In desperate villages in southwestern Uganda, not only are aid cuts killing children every day, but the death toll is accelerating.

A Loss of Faith in Forced Drug Treatment

Readers respond to a guest essay by Keith Humphreys and an article about a fentanyl death.

‘We’re in the Most Dangerous Point for Free Speech in America’

Jimmy Kimmel’s removal looks more like a red scare than a culture clash.

What the Mayor Got Away With Has Already Changed America

This is not just a New York story.

America Has Entered an Entirely New Situation

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension exposes a chilling new reality of the media bowing to political pressure from the Trump administration, the New York Times Opinion columnist M. Gessen argues. “The only way for the media to resist is to band together to create a joint strategy to agree, for example, never to settle Trump’s lawsuits, to agree to defend one another, to provide individuals with institutional backing even if they weren’t working for a large institution when they were sued,” says Gessen.

The Debate Over the Kirk Shooting Suspect’s Motive and Ideology

Spencer Cox, the governor of Utah, reflects on what understanding the Kirk shooting suspect’s ideology can — and can’t — reveal.

Jimmy Kimmel and the Rise of Corporate Censorship

After ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves, many called it censorship. The journalist Molly Jong-Fast explains that it is censorship, but not the kind you might think.

Kennedy’s Vaccine Mess

We definitely need to restore America’s trust in vaccines, but the amateur hour A.C.I.P. display isn’t going to do it.

Gov. Spencer Cox on the Trump Administration’s Crackdown

“It’s going to take more speech and more sunlight and more disagreement” to fight political violence, says Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah.

Hollywood’s Walk of Shame

What’s happening to Jimmy Kimmel is what happened to my film “The Apprentice.”

Should We Listen to the A.I. Doomsayers?

Readers respond to a Business column about a prophet of A.I. who warns about its future. Also: Fighting crime at its roots; the soybean solution.

Spencer Cox Wants to Pull Our Politics Back From the Brink

The Utah governor is trying to model a different kind of leadership in a very dangerous political moment.

We Can No Longer Tell Ourselves This Isn’t Really Happening

Laughter is now a government-regulated product.

Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Is a Calamity

“We should be thinking that we’re heading for more damaging changes.”

The Trump Administration’s Chilling Efforts to Punish Free Speech

If the American ideal of freedom means anything, it is that we can engage in an extremely wide range of political speech, including the tasteless and the offensive.

Spencer Cox Wants to Pull Our Politics Back From the Brink

The Utah governor is trying to model a different kind of leadership in a very dangerous political moment.

The Retribution Has Begun

Who will be next?

The Fallout From Charlie Kirk’s Killing Reveals Two Truths of Trumpism

The fixation on finding a transgender connection is as awful as it is dangerous.

An Independent Fed Is an Unaccountable Fed

The choice between technocracy and democracy may not be as stark as it looks.

The Arab Spring Gets a Reboot in Asia

A leaderless, connected and powerful Gen Z is rewriting Asia’s political playbook.

I Once Talked to Robert Redford About What Happens When We Die

On the set of “All Is Lost,” we sat together in a deflating life raft. That’s when I realized neither of us was prepared for the conversation we were about to have.

When It Comes to the Left, Ezra Klein Is Frustrated

The stakes are high. But why aren’t democrats acting like there’s a five alarm fire? On the latest episode of Interesting Times, NYT Opinion columnist Ezra Klein talks about how political inaction is the real reason to despair.

I Asked Ezra Klein if Left-Wing Despair Is a Problem

Do despair and anxiety lead to political violence? On “Interesting Times,” Ezra Klein explains why he’s worried that violence is becoming contagious.

The Era of Dark Passions

Leaders across the political spectrum have figured out how easily they can motivate people with anger, fear and domination.

Jimmy Kimmel, and Free Speech, Under Attack

Readers respond to ABC’s action pulling Mr. Kimmel’s late-night show off the air.

America Darkens

After the heartache and fury of the past week, it’s good to talk.

Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel and the Future of Free Speech in America

Frederick Douglass knew what free speech was. Why don’t we?

Ezra Klein Is Worried — but Not About a Radicalized Left

‘They’re failing and rethinking nothing.’

The Billionaire Trump Supporter Who Will Soon Own the News

Larry Ellison is now suddenly poised to become the most powerful media mogul America has ever seen.

Ezra Klein Is Worried — but Not About a Radicalized Left

‘They’re failing and rethinking nothing.’

‘No One Should Be Very Confident’: Four Economists Dissect Trump and the Economy

The rate cut was the least of it.

Democrats, Your Job Is to Defend Democracy

Voters care about the economy. But that’s not all Democrats should talk about.

Britain Offers a Warning of What America Could Become

Both the United States and Britain are suffering through crises of identity.

In the West Bank, Trump Is Not Standing in Israel’s Way

The Trump administration has not given its blessing to Israeli annexation of the West Bank. But it is doing little to stand in Israel’s way.

Are We Sure We Want to Go to War Against the Internet?

Both Democrats and Republicans seem to think that we need to be protected from what’s online.

Facing the Global Problem of Plastic

Readers respond to a guest essay about throwaway plastic. Also: President Trump the divider; stealth legislation.

We Are Going to Have to Live Here With One Another

Ben Shapiro and I discuss the state — and stakes — of political disagreement in America.

The Unexpected Upside of Phone Bans in Schools

Turns out kids check out more books when they can’t doom scroll.

What Charlie Kirk Understood That Democrats Need to Learn

He built one of the most effective youth mobilization machines in recent memory.

How We the People Lost Control of Our Lives, and How We Can Get It Back

Start with a constitutional convention.

The Trump Fantasy Is Unraveling

The president’s voters wanted to have it both ways. Reality said no.

Barnard President: Now Is the Time for Colleges to Host Difficult Speakers

As a college leader, I know better than most that we must encourage controversial speakers, not silence them.

Why Democrats Should ‘Treat Trump Like a Normal, Unpopular President’

A political scientist explains why doing nothing right now is probably the best strategy for congressional Democrats.

The Quiet Triumph of King Charles III

He may be the last man standing who can exude global gravitas in the dumpster fire of our digitally dominated world.

Why the Kirk Assassination Is a Warning to the Left

Progressives need a cure for political desperation and despair.

Our Allies Are Asking: Why Does Putin Still Own Trump?

Ukrainian and European officials, analysts and entrepreneurs keep asking privately, what’s up with Trump?

Our Vanishing Culture of Argument

What the University of Chicago might have taught Charlie Kirk — and the rest of us.

Trump’s Most Lethal Policy

Using Charlie Kirk’s Death to Threaten a Crackdown

Readers respond to the threat of a crackdown on the “far left” after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Also: Scrapping climate-monitoring satellites.

We Are Going to Have to Live Here With One Another

Ben Shapiro and I discuss the state — and stakes — of political disagreement in America.

What Will America’s Story Be After Trump?

In a new series, David Leonhardt asks leading thinkers and politicians: What’s next.

‘We Will Do It in Charlie’s Name’

The Kirk crackdown is underway.

We Are Going to Have to Live Here With One Another

Ben Shapiro and I discuss political de-escalation and the state — and stakes — of political disagreement in America.

Kennedy Said He Wouldn’t Take Away Vaccines. This Week Will Be the Test.

A meeting of a C.D.C. advisory committee could restrict vaccine access.

My U.N. Commission’s Finding: Israel Is Committing Genocide

The chief judge of the Rwandan genocide tribunal has concluded that Israel is guilty of the “crime of crimes” in Gaza.

Britons May Hate Trump, but They Like Trumpism

Across the pond, the president’s hard-right nativism is flourishing.

The ‘Fork in the Road’ After Charlie Kirk’s Death

The round table convenes to make sense of Kirk’s legacy and the future of discourse.

The Essence of Trumpian Language, in One Three-Letter Word

A towel snap. An eye roll. A punch. The president has spoken again.

Charlie Kirk and the ‘Right Way’ to Practice Politics

Readers respond to column by Ezra Klein. Also: President Trump and the National Emergencies Act.

The ‘Demonic’ Hypocrisy of Trump’s Plea for Peace

Even in mourning, the president drives our country closer to the brink.

The Quiet Force Imperiling Our Booming Stock Market

Why companies are increasingly avoiding America’s stock market.

How to Count Butterflies

To welcome butterflies and help them thrive, start by planting the native plants their caterpillars need.

Here’s How Trump Takes Over the Fed

A loophole could allow Trump to eviscerate the Fed’s independence.

The N.Y.P.D. Is Teaching America How to Track Everyone Every Day Forever

New tools allow law enforcement agencies to track us at an unimaginable scale.

Here’s How Trump Can Prevent a War Over Taiwan

The current collision course was never inevitable, and Trump’s penchant for defying norms could help ensure peace.

Kathy Hochul: Why I Am Endorsing Zohran Mamdani

I am confident that Mamdani has the courage, urgency and optimism New York City needs to lead it through the challenges of this moment.

Could China Be a Partner in A.I. Evolution?

Responses to a column by Thomas L. Friedman about cooperation between the U.S. and China on artificial intelligence. Also: A beautiful sight in Nashville.

Lula: Brazilian Democracy and Sovereignty Are Non-Negotiable

The president of Brazil calls U.S. tariffs on his country “not only misguided but also illogical” and defends former President Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction.

There Are Monsters in Your Midst, Too

No matter the direction of the tragedy, the end result is the same — the right grows angrier at the left, and the left grows angrier at the right.

Don’t Just Defend the Fed. Reinvent It.

What kind of central bank should we want for America?

Democrats Cannot Just Buy Back the Working Class

Why did the working class switch sides?

Charlie Kirk’s Killing and Our Poisonous Internet

We’ve fully stepped into a different historical moment: the age of brain-poisoning meme politics.

Why Does Everybody Swear All The Time Now?

What happens to us when we use vulgarity all the time.

They Came for the Oil. They Took Everything.

Oil extraction and organized crime plague my community in the forests of eastern Mexico, but we’re fighting back.

Charlie Kirk Didn’t Shy Away From Who He Was. We Shouldn’t, Either.

We can condemn his assassination without mythologizing him.

Social Media Reduced Two Horrific Killings to Cheap Snuff Films

Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska were victimized anew with each successive viewing.

I Was Supposed to Debate Charlie Kirk. Here’s What I Would Have Said.

His tragic shooting death tells us something about America’s culture of violence.

Is Your Baby Hilarious? Show Us.

NYT Opinion invites readers to share video moments of their babies’ humor.

What Should I Get Paid When a Chatbot Eats My Books?

The A.I. company Anthropic illegally added my books to its data set.

The ‘Fork in the Road’ After Charlie Kirk’s Death

The round table convenes to make sense of Kirk’s legacy and the future of discourse.

I Run the F.D.A. Pharma Ads Are Hurting Americans.

The Food and Drug Administration is taking action to rein in misleading ads.

Giving Liberalism the Credit It Deserves

Sampling the outpouring of responses to a column by David Brooks about the shortcomings of the liberal approach to the nation’s ills.

The ‘Fork in the Road’ After Charlie Kirk’s Death

The round table convenes to make sense of Kirk’s legacy and the future of discourse.

‘I Was Wrong About Charlie Kirk’: Six Conservative Students on His Killing

We Don’t Want Echo Chambers

Trump’s Painful Cuts to National Parks

Readers discuss the damage to America’s parks. Also: Racial profiling in immigrant sweeps; the 9/11 memorial; phones in the classroom.

A Plea for President Trump With a Fragile Country on Edge

Even if it sounds unrealistic, Trump can do something important with the entire country frayed and on edge: push for calm and unity.

What MAGA Lost When It Lost Charlie Kirk

His death makes it harder to look ahead and glimpse what MAGA will stand for.

How Democrats Can Shut Down the Government With Voters on Their Side

Democrats should go to the ramparts on three issues, with a popular solution for each.

Trump Is Copying China. That’s a Terrible Idea.

Trump is steering the U.S. model of capitalism closer to the Chinese one, swapping innovation and competition for state control and cronyism.

Trump’s Policies Are Endangering Your Health

The Trump administration is rejecting basic medical knowledge and turning back the clock to an era when people were sicker and died sooner.

Brazil Just Succeeded Where America Failed

The Brazilian Supreme Court did what the U.S. Senate and federal courts tragically failed to do.

Charlie Kirk Embodied Mass-Culture Conservatism

His death takes us deeper into an age of instability.

I was set to interview Charlie Kirk next month. Then he was assassinated.

His death takes us deeper into an age of instability.

Charlie Kirk and America’s Fragile Fabric

Readers react to the assassination of the right-wing youth activist.

What Non-MAGA Trump Supporters See In Him

David Brooks, E.J. Dionne Jr. and Robert Siegel discuss the MAGA supporters Brooks knows personally — and what they really want from Donald Trump.