What the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict Says About Justice in America
More from our inbox: The A.M.A., on the Power of LanguageJurors appeared to be swayed by Kyle Rittenhouse’s claim that he had acted in self …
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Your Friday Briefing
President Biden leaving for Rome on Thursday. While the president found plenty of support for his plan, he left the country with no tangible …
Forced Labor Taints Brazilian Coffee, Say Complaints to U.S. Authorities
Two legal actions seeking U.S. government intervention say that some of the coffee bought by major American retailers is harvested in conditions that amount to slavery.
‘Dune’ Is the Movie We Always Wanted
The blogger John Rogers once noted that there are two novels that can shape the lives of bookish 14-year-olds: “Atlas Shrugged” and “The Lord of …
In Venezuela’s Flawed Vote, Maduro Shows One Way to Retain Power
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s regional elections on Sunday were distorted by an uneven playing field, violence and injunctions against …
Greek Reds Have Yet to Have Their Moment. Is Now the Time?
I recently met with a Greek wine importer, who, in addition to introducing me to a few excellent bottles, detailed his 20 years of frustration at …
When You Go to the Loo, a Bat Might Go Boo
Imagine you are at a research camp in the Tanzanian grasslands and you need to relieve yourself. You walk to the nearby pit toilet: a concrete …
Swedish Artist Known for Muhammad Caricature Dies in Car Crash
Lars Vilks, an artist and free speech activist whose cartoon depiction of the Prophet Muhammad on the body of a dog in 2007 made him the target …
Humanity Is Stupid, Helpless and Possibly Worth Saving
THE TRUTH AND OTHER STORIESBy Stanislaw LemTranslated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones DIALOGUESBy Stanislaw LemTranslated by Peter Butko One hundred years …
Jayson Tatum injury is Celtics’ biggest concern, but minds must be clear for Game 5
Tatum had been Boston’s iron man. Seeing him helped off the court ripped a hole in the Celtics.