Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 54

Trump Wants to Send the National Guard to Chicago. It’s Clear What This Is Really About.

These deployments are political theater—but the stakes are still incredibly high.

I’m Determined to Make My Dream Trip a Reality. But I’ve Just Learned How Much It’s Going to Cost Me.

I need a savings plan.

We Thought Moving to a Cheaper City Would Be Our Ticket to a Better Life. Big Mistake.

This should be easier.

The Legalized Gambling Industry Is Collapsing in on Itself

You’ll soon be able to bet on elections, the Super Bowl, and the papal conclave, all in one place.

The One Group That’s Still Too Often Excluded From Juries

Abraham Lincoln once said that “the greatest service of citizenship is jury duty.”

The Backbone of Coffee Standards Is About to Break. And the Fallout Is Coming for Your Morning Cup.

The best part of waking up will never be the same.

My Husband Pushed Us to Live Closer to His Family. Now He’s Complaining About the One Thing I Ask for in Return.

It's only fair.

I Thought It Was OK to Let My Daughter and Her Friend Participate in a Classic Summer Activity. Then the Frantic Texts Began.

I wasn't expecting that reaction.

I Was Not Expecting My Husband’s Naughty Surprise. Now I Want Revenge.

I wonder how he'd feel if I did the same thing to him.

A Famous Experiment Made Psychologists Question Everything About Perception. Well, We Just Discovered a New Twist.

Do you see what I see? It’s a classic question.