Editorials
Karine Jean-Pierre is the wrong choice to rebuild Biden’s shattered credibility
No matter who is in the White House, it is important that the people have at least a modicum of trust in their president. That is not…
May 17, 2022
Crime
The Staircase thrills and repels
Colin Firth is having a moment. An infrequent on-screen presence since a five-film outing in 2018, the English actor is currently starring wherever one looks. In addition…
Magazine - Life & Arts
Northern dreams
There’s long been a historical fascination associated with the North. My country, Canada, which has been dubbed the Great White North, understands this mythology quite well. “The…
Business
Rate of wage growth falling as inflation remains high
The pace of workers’ wage growth has been slowing in recent months as inflation keeps cutting into consumers’ paychecks across the country. The average hourly earnings for…
Magazine - Washington Briefing
‘Making Lemonade’: Mark Esper’s rationale for defying the will of his commander in chief
Chapter 15 of Mark Esper’s account of his 18 months as former President Donald Trump’s second defense secretary is titled “Making Lemonade,” a reference to the old…
Magazine - Washington Briefing
Republicans to target border and proxy voting if they take majority
With primary season in full swing and the general election field taking shape, the Republicans’ agenda of what they’ll do if they retake the House is becoming…
Magazine - Life & Arts
David Mamet’s artistic freedom to troll
Among the most pernicious effects of the culture of political correctness, wokeness, and groupthink has been to encourage unanimity among the group of people who should by…
Immigration
Billion-dollar investment to secure border under Biden a success, say Texas leaders
AUSTIN, Texas — A year into the state’s billion-dollar operation to secure its border with Mexico, leaders say the most significant indicator of success has not been the…
Magazine - Washington Briefing
Karine Jean-Pierre enters stage left
New White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is known for her understated approach to the podium compared to her predecessor. Her press briefings and gaggles don’t make…
Magazine - Life & Arts
I can’t quit. You fire me!
Not long ago, a writer friend of mine called me with some excellent news. “I just got fired!” he whooped happily into the phone. “From my own…