Our critic A.O. Scott explains how four words explain (at least) 40 years of political history.

Our critic A.O. Scott explains how four words explain (at least) 40 years of political history.

Our critic A.O. Scott breaks down the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence.

There was plenty to be afraid of in 1933, our chief White House correspondent, Peter Baker, explains. Roosevelt said there was “nothing to fear but fear itself.”