The Meaning of Stanford’s Apology to Jews
For decades elite institutions sidelined Jewish students. What does that history tell us about affirmative action today?
‘Elites Are Making Choices That Are Not Good News’
White working-class support for right-wing populism is hardening.
How the Right Became the Left and the Left Became the Right
A pair of prominent headlines highlight the reversals.
How the Treasury Market Predicts and Influence Interest Rates
The market for U.S. government bonds, called the Treasury market, offers predictions on the path for interest rates and the economy.
Republicans Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare
Democrats have seized on Republican proposals to limit retirement benefits to galvanize voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Detroit Reclaims Halloween, a Holiday Once Marred by Fire
After decades of Devil’s Night fear and arson, Halloween in Detroit is again a celebration, and a sign of a changing city.
Police Cameras at Pelosi’s House Were Unmonitored as They Caught Break-In
Minutes went by before any Capitol Police officer reviewed the footage. Law enforcement leaders said they planned to beef up protections for members of Congress.
Suspect in Pelosi Attack Had Other Targets, Authorities Say
The man accused of breaking into the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband told the police that he also planned to confront other state and federal…
With Falsehoods About Pelosi Attack, Republicans Mimic Trump
The former president has shown Republicans that there is no penalty — and possibly a reward — from voters for spreading false claims and insulting political opponents.
Trial of Kansas Teacher Who Joined ISIS Shows Family’s Deep Scars
Allison Fluke-Ekren, a teacher from Kansas, dragged her family to Syria and forced her daughter, Leyla, to train for war on behalf of the Islamic State. Now her daughter wields…