David Brooks's Blog, page 91

Carpe Diem Nation

Here’s hoping President Obama will frame his State of the Union address in terms of the present vs. the future.

Florence and the Drones

As we debate the ethics of using drones, it might be surprisingly useful to take a page out of Machiavelli’s tough-minded view of human nature.

The Philosophy of Data

Our ability to gather and process huge amounts of data does many things, including correcting intuitive biases and illuminating patterns of behavior.

The Easy Problem

Taken on cold economic grounds alone, the case for immigration reform is a no-brainer.

Spring Sequester

Brooks and Collins edge back toward the fiscal cliff so you don’t have to.

A Second G.O.P.

It’s time for a second Republican stream, one that shows a deep interest in reforming our bloated institutions and repairing our human capital.

The Great Migration

As the winners of our meritocracy hold the reins of progressive power, they may struggle to mitigate the inequality their own ascendance has helped produce.

The Collective Turn

President Obama’s second Inaugural Address makes a compelling case for a pragmatic and patriotic progressivism.

The Next Four Years

It seems as though everything is in place for President Obama’s second term to be filled with more aggressive recriminations and bulldozing.

The Latest in Anti-Politics

Brooks and Collins wonder what good can come out this week’s House Republican retreat.