Understanding Sparta as dystopian does not require denying its achievements or ignoring its historical context. It requires...
Matthew McIntosh
When citizens come to accept a constant state of crisis as normal, democratic erosion no longer feels...
The Church’s persecution of dissent, extraction of wealth, control of knowledge, and insulation of clerical privilege were...
Frank Capra’s dark vision of corruption and greed highlights both the dangers of concentrated power and the...
The ancient world demonstrates with particular clarity that political authority was never exercised in abstraction from material...
Whether artificial intelligence can remain politically neutral is now a matter of active debate among researchers and...
What distinguishes the early modern period is not the emergence of disagreement itself but the stabilization of...
Chatbots have a greater sway on policy issues than video ads, and that spouting the most information,...
A clear look at strength and serving styles helps new users gain confidence before trying any drink...
The transformation of “snake oil” into a term of ridicule belongs not to the medieval period but...
“Failure to conduct an oversight hearing on Secretary Kennedy’s actions would be an abdication of our responsibility—both...
Bleach occupies a liminal space between reassurance and risk, embodying the promises and anxieties of modern chemical...
Various online guides, some aimed at parents of autistic children, recommend a shot-glass-size dose, sometimes given multiple...
You don’t remember the fridge magnet. You remember getting lost, accidentally ordering something unpronounceable, and laughing about...
Losing your job can be tough, especially if the reasoning seems suspicious or unfair. In California, employment...
Motorcycles are a cheaper, faster, and more convenient alternative to cars for many people. Despite these advantages,...
Automakers are rapidly advancing autonomous vehicle technology, pushing the boundaries to develop vehicles that are futuristic concepts...
If the jury finds you guilty or if you plead so, the next step in the criminal...
The experience of the barracks emperors demonstrates the point at which military authority overwhelmed the fiscal mechanisms...
Countless families are being forced into impossible tradeoffs every day as a result of Trump’s disastrous policies...
Trade barriers did not initiate collapse, but they hardened it, extending suffering and delaying recovery across continents....
The cost of the Trump administration’s tariff policies is evident on store shelves and in household budgets,...
Some stories seem impossible to kill. They keep returning in headlines, dinner table debates, and social feeds,...
Destination weddings have grown into experiences that feel closer to extended vacations than single-day celebrations. Families travel...
Miami, FL, is a bustling city, but it’s also a place where tragic losses from traffic and...
Houston, Texas, is home to more than 2.33 million people as of mid‑2024, making it one of the...
Miami, Florida, is a dynamic city, home to a vibrant mix of businesses, families, and individuals pursuing...
Moving can feel frustrating and overwhelming, but it also creates the perfect moment to reset and grow...
Women of the past were rulers, warriors, and cultural leaders who shaped the world in indelible ways....
The rise of the manosphere has forced a broader reckoning with how identity, grievance, and influence now...