How America Gave Up on Its Own History
The debate over how to present American history shows how political and social conflicts hinder the creation of a shared national narrative. Schools, universities, and public institutions struggle to reconcile competing historical perspectives. The lack of agreement on core values and experiences challenges social cohesion and raises questions about the role of history in sustaining democracy.

Use It or Lose It
The removal of a public display of the First Amendment in Washington serves as a starting point for a discussion on the importance of actively exercising freedom of speech and the press. The text argues that democratic rights endure only when citizens use them. Historical sites and symbols alone cannot guarantee the protection of fundamental freedoms.

Denyce Graves’s Second Act
Denyce Graves, one of opera’s defining voices, is stepping away from the stage after an extraordinary career. Her artistic work, however, has never been limited to performance. Alongside her international success, she has increasingly devoted herself to educational, cultural, and social initiatives. Even after leaving the opera stage, she remains a key figure, channeling her experience and voice into new forms of engagement.

The Venture-Capital Populist
The political and technological realignment around the new tech right in the United States illustrates how closely digital power, ideology, and proximity to government have become intertwined. Silicon Valley figures such as David Sacks exemplify a movement that is increasingly shifting economic influence, political networks, and cultural agendas toward the Trump camp, thereby reshaping access to power in Washington.

The Incredible Story of the Cartel Olympics
A Mexican athlete said he was kidnapped and forced to compete for his life in a tournament of gangs. But was he actually playing a different game?

Someday in Tehran
The heartbreak of hoping for a democratic Iran

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Sucker - My year as a degenerate gambler
On a Thursday evening in September, I excused myself from the family dinner table and slipped into my bedroom. I didn’t want my kids to see what I was about to do. With the door locked behind me, I pulled out my phone and downloaded the DraftKings betting app. I felt a certain thrill as I typed in my debit-card information and deposited $500. The first game of the NFL season was a few minutes away. Anything seemed possible.

The Pete Hegseth Exception
Nearly a year after a national-security scandal erupted on my iPhone, no one in the Trump administration has faced consequences.

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