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The Oligarch Battle Behind Ukraine’s Presidential Election
The run-off between incumbent Petro Poroshenko and comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine-watchers say, is part of a struggle going back years.
Democrats Are Hoping You Don’t Understand What “Impeachment” Entails
Focusing on how it would "fail" in the Senate is a handy way to duck responsibility for a full investigation into the Trump administration.
Who Will Say No to Trump Now?
The underlings who resisted his abuses of power have since left the administration.
The Mueller Report’s Lasting Damage to Trump
A lesson from Watergate: Never underestimate the power of political gravity.
Living Off the Grid and Safe From Hurricanes in Puerto Rico
In this jungle community, self-sustaining homes are built from trash and can withstand the deadliest storms.
Yes, Collusion
Even with redactions, the Mueller report contains ample evidence Trump and his campaign sought foreign help in 2016.
How to Get Away With Obstruction of Justice
Robert Mueller's report makes a convincing case that Trump attempted to abuse his power. Why didn't the special counsel charge him, then?
Alan García and the Fatal Compromises of the Latin American Left
The former Peruvian president, who killed himself on Wednesday, was among a broader trend of leftist leaders drifting toward the center—and toward corruption.
Gene Wolfe Was the Proust of Science Fiction
Out of the trauma of war, Wolfe found redemption in Catholicism and his voice in futuristic, philosophical novels.
The Impotence of “Stop Sanders” Democrats
His loudest opponents are party insiders who don't represent a political constituency of any significance—and their strategy is self-defeating.
How Instagram Ruined the Great Outdoors
Social media influencers have helped turn public lands into tourist-infested swamps. And one cantankerous man is fighting back.
How to Fix the Fashion Industry’s Racism
Promoting diversity in the executive suite does not mean social justice at the factory.
Selling the Green New Deal With Optimism, Not Fear
If citizens are encouraged to help shape climate justice, they will be far more likely to join the project.
Will Rod Rosenstein Regret Defending Bill Barr?
The release of the Mueller report is a moment of truth not only for the attorney general, but his loyal deputy, too.
India’s Futile War on Open Defecation
As the country heads to the polls, the current prime minister is declaring victory in his "Clean India" campaign. His party still won't acknowledge that the real problem is inequality.
Why Is Bill de Blasio’s Presidential Dream a Sad Joke?
The mayor of New York City was once a hero on the left. His inability to rouse interest in a run says a lot about him as a politician—as well as the current anxieties of the Democratic Party.
There Is No Profound Meaning to the Notre Dame Fire
Yes, French politics and society are in turmoil. But there's a simpler lesson from the cathedral's burning.
Understanding Facebook’s Algorithm Could Change How You See Yourself
The new “Why am I seeing this post?” feature could have unintended consequences—for users and advertisers alike.
Should Offshore Oil Workers Get Paid While They Sleep?
When the Supreme Court hears arguments in Parker Drilling, the future of states' rights to regulate the oil industry could hang in the balance.
The Tale of Genji’s Image-Conscious, Experience-Hungry Courtiers
A new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art depicts self-indulgence amid the disorder of a decaying world.
Rebuilding Notre Dame
Civilization creates. Civilization endures destruction. Civilization builds again.
Game of Thrones: It’s All Happening
A TNR roundtable discusses “Winterfell,” the first episode in the final season of the HBO fantasy series.