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The Biggest Mistake I See College Freshmen Make

Don’t use that AP credit! At least, not that way.

How Mikhail Gorbachev’s Successes and Failures Foretold the Tragedy of Modern Russia

Mikhail Gorbachev, the Kremlin chief who brought on the end of the Cold War—and, with it, the collapse of the Soviet Union—died Tuesday at the age of 91.

House of the Dragon’s Huge Success on HBO Raises a Vexing Question

The ratings keep climbing. My self-respect does not.

Joe Biden’s New DACA Rule Does Not Go Nearly Far Enough

On Tuesday, the Biden administration published a new rule codifying DACA for the first time into the formal regulatory code.

Why Some Democrats Are Running Away From Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan

Candidates in swingy seats are attempting a juggling act before the midterms.

Trump Went Further Than He Ever Had on Three Big Conspiracy Theories in His Latest Social Media Meltdown

Here’s what, of Trump’s actions on social media this morning, was notably new from the former president.

Should A College Freshman Be Dating A High School Junior?

Talking grade age cutoffs and neglectful friends with guest Austin Channing Brown.

A Virginia Republican’s Attempt to Ban Two Books Just Fell Apart. He Says Dobbs Will Keep Him Going.

The case is a warning shot.

The Most Ridiculous Part of Jared Kushner’s New White House Memoir

Breaking History is best understood as an appeal by an ambitious young man to stay in the good graces of his father-in-law.

Stephen King’s New Book Will Remind You How Much Fun Reading Can Be

Fairy Tale is the best kind of page-turner.