Category Archives: Opinion

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025

F.B.I. Searches Maryland Home of Ex-Trump Adviser John Bolton

F.B.I. agents were searching the home of Mr. Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser who is now a frequent critic of the president, an agency official said.

Taking On the Fed, Trump Combines Retribution Tactics With a Power Play

President Trump’s term has been marked by assertions of authority and the eager hounding of foes. Both traits are clear as he seeks control over the central bank.

Gaza City and Surrounding Areas Are Officially Under Famine, Monitors Say

At least half a million people in the enclave were facing the most severe conditions measured by U.N.-backed international experts. An Israeli agency rejected the finding.

What Does the Famine Announcement Mean?

Judge Orders That ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Be Shut Down for Now

A judge ruled that governments acted illegally by not conducting an environmental review before building the center in the Florida Everglades.

White House Lists Smithsonian Exhibits It Finds Objectionable

The Trump administration highlighted material dealing with topics such as sexuality, slavery and immigration.

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THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – AUGUST 23, 2025 PREVIEW

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Donald Trump’s fantasy of home-grown chipmaking

To remain the world’s foremost technological power, America needs its friends

A new opposition could be a healthy sign for Syria

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new president, needs to bring his critics closer

Who will America’s president listen to next on Ukraine?

The problem with Donald Trump’s fast-moving, unpredictable diplomacy

Pregnant women need protecting from heatwaves

As temperatures rise, so must understanding of the risks

HARPER’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 2025 PREVIEW

HARPER’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The End of Public School as We Know It’

The Homemade Scholar

A new frontier in American education By Chandler Fritz

Ecological Warfare

A swamp-rat slaughter on the bayou By Nathaniel Rich

The Decisive Moment

Why Congress must impeach Trump By Chris Lehmann

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025

U.S. and E.U. Agree on Details of Trade Deal; High Tariff on Cars Remains, for Now

Under the newly fleshed-out details, Washington will keep high tariffs on cars imported from the bloc until the E.U. takes steps to lower levies on many U.S. products.

What Matters More to the Stock Market: The Fed or Nvidia?

Deportations Reach New High After Summer Surge in Immigration Arrests

With an infusion of cash from President Trump’s domestic policy bill, ICE appears poised to scale its operations even further.

In Trump’s Ideal Picture of America, Diversity Is Taboo

Using the full power of the federal government, President Trump has promoted a vision of the U.S. that challenges the legitimacy of the Black experience.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 2025 PREVIEW

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Weaponized World Economy’

The Weaponized World Economy

Surviving the New Age of Economic Coercion by Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman

The New Economic Geography

Who Profits in a Post-American World? Adam S. Posen

The Real China Model

Beijing’s Enduring Formula for Wealth and Power by Dan Wang and Arthur Kroeber

After the Trade War

Remaking Rules From the Ruins of the Rules-Based System by Michael B. G. Froman

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20, 2025

Democrats’ ‘Flashing Red Alert’: What the Voter Registration Data Shows

The party is bleeding support beyond the ballot box, a new analysis shows.

For Trump, Flashy Summits Come First. Grunt Work Comes Next.

President Trump has effectively flipped the diplomatic process. After two crucial meetings aimed at ending the Ukraine war, detailed proposals remain elusive.

How Ukraine’s Frontline Has Moved

Here is a look at Russia’s advances into Ukrainian territory since in 2014.

Putin Won’t Even Say Zelensky’s Name. So Will He Sit Down With Him?

What’s Next for the Ukraine Peace Talks?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025

Europe’s Leaders Headed Off Give-Away to Putin, but Emerged Without a Clear Path

The leaders dropped everything to travel to Washington to ensure President Trump didn’t force a bad deal on Ukraine. A road map for peace remains elusive.

It’s One Thing to Promise Ukraine Security. It’s Quite Another to Deliver.

Russia seems unlikely to agree to Western troops in Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war.

In Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps Justice Dept. Norms

Edward Martin Jr. is among the top administration officials who have tried to cast the specter of criminality on President Trump’s enemies.

Trump Administration Discusses Taking 10% Stake in Intel

Federal officials are considering the move because Intel, the last leading-edge chipmaker in the United States, has been struggling.

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – AUGUST 25, 2025 PREVIEW

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THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest cover features ‘Sergio García Sánchez and Lola Moral’s “Artist in Training”

Pam Bondi’s Power Play

Donald Trump now has the Attorney General he always wanted—an ally willing to harness the law to enable his agenda. By Ruth Marcus

Trump Sends in the National Guard

Is the President’s takeover of D.C. a dry run for other cities? By Margaret Talbot

Bill Belichick Goes Back to School

Can the legendary former Patriots coach transform U.N.C. football? By Paige Williams

The Family Fallout of DNA Surprises

Through genetic testing, millions of Americans are estimated to have discovered that their parents aren’t who they thought. The news has upended relationships and created a community looking for answers. By Jennifer Wilson

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025

Putin’s Proposal for Land Deal, Made to Trump, Shifts Pressure to Zelensky

Vladimir Putin proposed that Ukraine cede a region to stop the fighting. President Trump said that would be up to Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he meets today.

Zelensky Heads Back to White House, Facing Hard Choice From Trump

Trump Says He’ll ‘Lead a Movement’ to Eliminate Mail-In Ballots

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump pledged an executive order on mail-in ballots and said he wanted to get rid of voting machines.

Texas Democrats Are Set to End Walkout, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass

Lawmakers were expected to return after fleeing the state for two weeks, with Republicans ready to pass a congressional map called for by President Trump.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE – August 17, 2025

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 8.17.25 Issue features Trevor Quirk on how Hurricane Helene disconnected his community around Asheville, North Carolina from modern communication; Ben Austen on how Trump’s war on higher education is hitting community colleges; Bruce Schoenfeld on Stu Sternberg, the owner of the Tampa Bay Rays; and more.

They Want You to Get Off Your Couch, and Go Set a World Record

When it comes to mass-participation events, would-be record setters are finding it harder than ever to draw a crowd. But it’s still fun to try.

Strawberry Picking Is Thankless Work. That’s What Makes It Worth Watching.

On TikTok Live, workers stream video of themselves doing manual labor, providing glimpses of the human effort that powers our world. By J Wortham

I Never Understood Our Data-Saturated Life Until a Hurricane Shut It Down

When Helene disconnected my part of North Carolina for weeks, my neighbors and I had to relearn old ways of knowing what was happening — and what wasn’t. By Trevor Quirk