Daily Comment
Opinions, arguments, and reflections on the news.
The Surprising Rise of Latin American Evangelical Missionaries
A new book looks at a clandestine movement to proselytize in Muslim countries.
How Marjorie Taylor Greene Raises Money by Attacking Other Republicans
The congresswoman is demanding Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster. Is it principle—or a fund-raising ploy?
The Biden Administration’s Plan to Make American Homes More Efficient
New building codes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development are the latest addition to a long list of Earth Week environmental wins for the White House.
How Columbia’s Campus Was Torn Apart Over Gaza
The university asked the N.Y.P.D. to arrest pro-Palestine student protesters. Was it a necessary step to protect Jewish students, or a dangerous encroachment on academic freedom?
The War Games of Israel and Iran
While Netanyahu and the Islamic Republic exchange ballistic “messages,” the question of Palestine demands the moral and strategic courage of actual statesmen.
Biden Is the Most Pro-Labor President Since F.D.R. Will It Matter in November?
The President is winning over union leaders, but not necessarily rank-and-file voters.
The Supreme Court Asks What Enron Has to Do with January 6th—and Trump
The former President notwithstanding, the government’s position in Fischer v. United States is unsettling.
How to Both-Sides a “Civil War”
In his new film, Alex Garland seems to be trying to have it both ways, using our dire politics as buzzy I.P. while tap-dancing around conversations that might get him in trouble.
The Vatican’s Statement on Gender Is Unsurprising, and a Missed Opportunity
A new document that strives to reconsider matters of human dignity nevertheless echoes Church rhetoric from decades ago.
Is the Fight Against Climate Change Losing Momentum?
Some financial institutions are backing away from emission pledges.