Textbook politics
How are laws targeting “critical race theory” in schools affecting U.S. education? Jeffrey Sachs on the emerging culture of censorship and self-censorship in the American classroom.
One year later
What really happened on January 6? Seth Masket on the enduring impact of Donald Trump’s claims about the 2020 election.
Evergreen
What drives recurring cultural conflicts in the U.S. like the “War on Christmas”? Dan Cassino on the logic of identity politics in everyday life.
Same as the old boss
Why are elected authoritarians losing public support? Steven Levitsky on how voter frustration is turning against them.
Invite only
Why is the U.S. holding a Summit for Democracy? Joshua Kurlantzick on an American strategy for “defending against authoritarianism.”
Unspeakable
How are the repercussions of protest and violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, shaping the limits of free expression in the U.S.? Nadine Strossen on the legal aftermath of a shocking event.
Friends like these
Why is democracy eroding more among America’s allies than in other countries? Moises Naím on how massive social change is affecting the way citizens feel, and the nature of politics, around the world.
War games
Why is Moscow massing troops at the Ukrainian border? Anatol Lieven on what Vladimir Putin is after.
Divided attention
In the U.S., is the Democratic Party losing ground on culture-war issues? David Kusnet on the party’s recurring struggle to “speak American.”
Into the fog
What’s separation from Europe meant for life in the U.K. through an uncertain pandemic? Matthias Matthijs on how Brexit is transforming politics and the economy in Britain and Northern Ireland.
