Ukraine Has the Weapons That America Needs
Drones are reshaping modern warfare, and the U.S. is behind. It’s not too late to learn the value of alliances.
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Marty Makary’s Turbulent Tenure at FDA Comes to an End
Brought in as an agency critic, the commissioner drew fire from drug developers and abortion foes.
DOGE Is Gone. Thousands of Government Employees Remain Stuck.
The Trump administration’s layoffs trimmed the government workforce but also left behind chaos.
The Perfect Storm for ADHD Overdiagnosis
Screen time gets the blame, but the increase in diagnoses comes more from subjective criteria interacting with financial…
Redistricting and the Paradox of Majority-Minority Districts
The Voting Rights Act and the Constitution can pull in opposite directions.
How to Dodge Disaster in Iran
The U.S. must set practical goals and act decisively to achieve them.
Why Surging Federal Debt Matters
It’s an existential threat to the long-term American economy.
Let Loose the Memes of War
America has a long and successful history of promoting its values at home and abroad. So why is it losing the online propaganda…
A Better Way to Teach Gender Studies
The discipline needs a feminism that can disagree.
Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy
The Iran War has laid bare a dangerous shortage in our stockpile of munitions.
AI Will Push Jews to Question the Source of Religious Authority—Again
Judaism has confronted questions of religious authority before.
Ideal Family Size Often Changes. Just Ask the Vances.
A lot of couples don’t stick to a predetermined plan for having children.
The Roosters of Miami, Florida
The tropical escape of northerners, and also of large birds.
Democrats See an Opportunity in Iowa
Will they choose progressive Zach Wahls or pragmatic Josh Turek to run against Rep. Ashley Hinson in the state’s open Senate race?
The Cost of Forever Trade Wars
Forget about steel and aluminum—watch your home insurance premiums.
Are Americans Becoming More Tolerant of Political Violence?
Survey respondents may overstate their support for violent acts, but the trend is worrisome.
The Final Lebanon War?
A security zone in southern Lebanon could help Israel degrade Hezbollah faster than it can recover.
Europe Is Stronger Than Its Critics Predicted
Both internal politics and external foreign policy are strengthening the bloc.
Will MAGA Come for Thomas Massie?
The seven-term incumbent faces a primary challenge that will tell us a great deal about the president’s influence over the…
Anti-Zionism Is a Dead End for Palestinians
The ideology prescribing the end of Israel will not lead to statehood or security.
Girls Are in Crisis. Alarmism Won’t Help.
A highly anticipated book about young women and consumer culture offers little besides vapid hand-wringing.
The End of Conformity in Des Plaines, Illinois
Fifty years ago, this suburb was cookie-cutter. Not so much anymore.
The UAE’s Departure From OPEC Isn’t Just About Oil
The country wants to sell more crude, but geopolitical tensions with Saudi Arabia also fueled the exit.
Can the U.S. Deport a Terrorist’s Family?
A Colorado terror suspect’s family members are in legal limbo after spending 10 months in ICE detention.
Add Potential Gun Crimes to Epstein’s Sordid Legacy
He was forbidden to control firearms after his 2008 sex crime conviction, but the Epstein files indicate he directed his staff on…
The Fading Trump Presidency
A Republican midterm washout would only accelerate a decline in Trump’s power that’s already occurring.
Faith Should Form Our Political Beliefs, Not Justify Them
The recent dispute between J.D. Vance and Pope Leo illustrates a longstanding tension between public and private Catholic life.
Pockets of Peace in Dallas, Texas
Hidden oases in one of America’s most populous cities.
Online Gambling Is Breaking Containment
An explosion of virtual vice is on the horizon—unless Congress steps in.
Trans Issues Are No Conspiracy
The public pays attention to trans issues because trans activists wanted them to.
Trump’s Animus Against NATO Could Lead to a Geopolitical Disaster
The alliance has brought decades of peace to Europe and enabled the U.S. to shape events on the continent.
Two Cheers for the War Powers Act
The Vietnam-era legislation is imperfect, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Meet the Has-Beens, Never-Weres, and Felon Locked in a Trumpy Primary
The race to win this House seat in Florida is really about posturing to the big guy.
Is the SAVE America Act a Passport to Electoral Success?
Requiring proof of citizenship, such as a passport, to register to vote would not necessarily help Republicans.
The Valley! The Valley! The San Fernando Valley!
The smoky beige of a place that is, and is not, Los Angeles.
Marriage Got Better—So Why Is It Disappearing?
Desirable traits in a partner have less to do with finances and more to do with interpersonal skills. Some men are struggling to…
Two Nuns Are on a Mission to Reach Catholics Jolted by Abuse Scandals
The sisters behind the podcast ‘Descent Into Light’ are starting a new religious order to reach Catholics before they leave the…
The Historic Case for Birthright Citizenship
The Trump administration’s efforts to narrow the scope of the 14th Amendment are based on revisionist history.
How ‘Open Borders’ Led Us Here
If one party advocates for nullifying laws, so can its opponent.
Introducing ‘Dispatch Voiced’
Our new, members-only podcast feeds offer audio versions of articles and newsletters.
The Women of January 6
A new book details the conspiratorial thinking and dark histories of two Capitol rioters.
The Brother I Lost
What a deathbed confession and a long-disappeared sibling taught me about a woman’s right to choose.
The Man-Children of the Revolution
Zohran Mamdani, Luigi Mangione, and the gentle parenting of violence.
Bring The Dispatch to Your City
We want to do more regional events in 2026—and we need your help.
How Technology and Economics Are Reshaping the War in Ukraine
Cheap technology is allowing the smaller and poorer nation to defend against Russian aggression.