California's Billionaire Tax Won't Save Hospitals
The state's funding crisis is driven by a third-party payment system in which roughly 90 cents of every American health care dollar is paid by someone other than the patient.
Rand Paul's Anger at Markwayne Mullin Is Justified
"He can't bring himself to say we shouldn't settle political questions with violence," said Paul.
Before RFK Jr. Can Crack Down on 'Processed Foods,' He'll Have To Figure Out How To Define Them
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is importing a failed European idea.
Jury Clears Afroman of Defamation for Mocking Cops Who Raided His House
Ohio sheriff's deputies raided Afroman's house in 2022 based on a bogus tip, then sued the rapper after he released music videos mocking the deputies.
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Social Media Panic Lands Joseph Gordon-Levitt a U.N. Gig
The actor previously pushed to repeal Section 230. Now, he is taking his advocacy to the global stage.
Project Hail Mary Is Another 'You Can Just Do Things' Story From Sci-Fi Novelist Andy Weir
A dazzling, ridiculously charming sci-fi adventure from the author of The Martian
Trump's Temporary Waiver of the Jones Act Only Illustrates Why the Law Should Be Permanently Trashed
The Trump administration has issued a 60-day waiver of a federal law that limits the number of ships allowed to carry goods between American ports.
DHS Pledges Not To Deport Any U.S. Citizens if Congress Ends Shutdown
In a letter to senators, the administration offered five concessions—two of which were simply that going forward, officers would follow the law.
Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr.'s Arbitrary Changes to Childhood Vaccine Policy
Under Kennedy's oversight, HHS has "undermined the integrity of its actions" with respect to its immunization recommendations, the court ruled.
Podcast
Why Civilization Needs Better Manuals
Whole Earth Catalog creator Stewart Brand discusses maintaining complex systems, the importance of stewardship, and how technological optimism shapes the future.
Joe Kent Is the First Iran War Crack in the Trump Admin
The top intelligence official resigned because there was no “imminent threat” from Iran and blamed Israel for starting the war.
Your Steak Isn't Killing the Planet
Some climate activists want a meat-free future. The science says otherwise.
Department of Homeland Security
Markwayne Mullin's History of Condoning Murder and Resisting Transparency Makes Him Ill-Suited To Run DHS
The Oklahoma senator, nominated to replace Kristi Noem, is blasé about the use of deadly force.
Florida Sheriffs Say Mass Deportations Go Too Far, Call for Path to Citizenship
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and other Florida law enforcement leaders say they'd rather be focusing on immigrants who are committing crimes.
NYC Spent Over $368 Million To Combat Homelessness This Past Fiscal Year. Now the State Can't Track the Money.
The Big Apple is spending more than ever on services for the unsheltered, but state auditors don’t know if it’s working.
ICE Is Bringing Military Occupation and Recruitment Tactics to America
“We did this overseas, and it’s come home in every conceivable way.”
Daniel Biss Wins in Illinois Despite Student Dating Scandal
Does this mean the #MeToo era is officially over?
Why Civilization Needs Better Manuals
Whole Earth Catalog creator Stewart Brand discusses maintaining complex systems, the importance of stewardship, and how technological optimism shapes the future.
This Virginia Bill Expands Affirmative Action in State Contracting
The bill creates a new program to increase agency spending on small businesses, particularly those owned by women, minorities, and disabled veterans.
Flight Prices Rise
Plus: AI and entitlements, a new Turing prize winner, eight donuts a day, the first trailer for Dune 3, and more...
The Federal Spending Spree Will Make the Next Economic Shock Even Worse
Growing federal debt hobbles the government’s ability to respond to crises.
Brendan Carr's Crusade To Reshape TV Journalism Is Blatantly Unconstitutional
The First Amendment does not allow the FCC chairman to police news coverage.
Prairieland Verdict: Texas Man Found Guilty of Transporting Constitutionally Protected Pamphlets
Eight others were convicted on vague "terrorism" charges—causing serious concern among First Amendment advocates.
Trump Cuts Red Tape
Plus: An effective build-to-rent ban advances in Congress and Florida expands one of the country's most successful zoning reforms.
Peter Navarro Promised $700 Billion in Tariff Revenue. The Actual Amount Was About $240 Billion.
That’s roughly 12 whole days of government spending.
Court Backs First-Grader in Suit Over School Reaction to 'Any Life' Matters Drawing
Yes, 6-year-old students have First Amendment rights, the 9th Circuit says.
Should Every Sport Have Some Kind of World Cup?
Plus: a journalist-turned-gambler opens up, legendary sports moments, and sexy sports.
April 2026
Magazine
The Joys of Data Centers
Contrary to the claims of the not-in-my-backyard technophobes, all this growth comes with minimal environmental downsides.
