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Fentanyl’s Deadly Successor Emerges

Start by admitting both that there is a growing Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) problem and that responsibility for its harms lies not only with nations like China and Mexico, but also with our own drug users and society.

Paul J. Larkin
Politics
Jul 23, 2026

What Is Wrong with Americans?

Tocqueville warned us against binding ourselves together under the allures of soft despotisms.

Lenore T. Ealy
Politics
Jul 22, 2026

The Communions of JD Vance

Vance’s book is compelling when he is talking about his spiritual journey and his lovely family. It’s worse when he talks about politics.

Thomas D. Howes
Politics
Jul 20, 2026

The Root of Benedict Arnold’s Betrayal

“Arnold has betrayed us,” Washington whispered. “Whom can we trust now?” 

Jonathan Miltimore
Politics
Jul 17, 2026

The Geopolitics of Climate Continues

There is more riding on climate politics at this moment than is frequently acknowledged.

Jessica Weinkle
Politics
Jul 15, 2026

FIFA’s Flawed Rulebook

FIFA's rulebook needs a dose of fresh air once this World Cup is over.

Richard Epstein
Politics
Jul 14, 2026

The War on Israel

Jew-hatred and obsessive anti-Israel sentiment are manifestations of a sickness that will kill their host civilization if it is not treated.

Tal Fortgang
Politics
Jul 14, 2026
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Crime and the Political Question

Zack Smith
Politics
Feb 3, 2025

Trudeau's Failure and Canada's Renewal

Geoffrey Sigalet
Politics
Jan 30, 2025

How One Simple Reform Can Improve Voting and Reduce Political Extremism

David C. Rose
Politics
Jan 27, 2025

What Kind of Democracy in America?

John Grove
Politics
Jan 22, 2025

Fire, Wind, and California

Richard Epstein
Politics
Jan 21, 2025

Rebuking the False Dichotomy of Progress vs. Reaction

Richard M. Reinsch II
Politics
Jan 20, 2025
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Fentanyl’s Deadly Successor Emerges

Start by admitting both that there is a growing Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) problem and that responsibility for its harms lies not only with nations like China and Mexico, but also with our own drug users and society.

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