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Oklahoma Is Asking the Supreme Court to Ignore History

The founders had disagreements about the role of religion in America’s public schools, but there was always one line they would not cross.

Appeasement Won’t Stop Putin

I’ve seen firsthand that acceding to Russia doesn’t end wars—it moves them.

Finally, Someone Said It to Joe Rogan’s Face

Should the star podcaster take any responsibility for how he uses his power?

Elon Musk’s Luck Runs Out

Why he didn’t see this coming

‘This Is Not How We Do Science, Ever’

The Trump administration is manipulating government-sponsored research to get the answers it wants.

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