NotableThe A.I. boom will only make inequality worse. “So what if A.I. boosts inequality to new heights? Isn’t the more important question whether everyone has enough?” — Jennifer M. Harris, an economic official in the Biden White House. The last thing Democrats need is more policy plans. “The problem is that policy-as-politics doesn’t work. Parties can, and historically have, forged stronger, more sustainable connections with voters through other means.” — Sam Rosenfeld, associate professor of political science at Colgate University, and Daniel Schlozman, professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University Iran isn’t winning the war. “How’s the war going? To read various accounts in the Western press, remarkably well — for Iran.” — Bret Stephens, an Opinion columnist Spotlight
Did Wokeness Leave Us Worse Off?Nadja Spiegelman, a Times Opinion culture editor, is joined by Aminatou Sow and Brock Colyar to debate whether our culture is abandoning political correctness. ICYMIIdealism can get us to space. Only commerce can keep us there. “My fundamental reaction to Artemis II: It is good that this mission exists, and it justifies itself. But we have the record of the last six decades to prove that it can’t justify itself forever.” — Ross Douthat, an Opinion columnist More in OpinionIn Your WordsRe: “Now We Know What a Modern War Looks Like” Focusing on the drone combat aspect of the Iran war while ignoring the lack of a competent strategy is like advocating for better windshield wipers while hurtling down a mountain in a vehicle with no brakes. — A comment by BC from North Carolina Read more comments on the story here and check out our Letters to the Editor. We hope you’ve enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
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