September 17, 2019
Magazine - Life & Arts
A museum to the present
Museums haven’t been shy about wading into the politics of the day, but a new definition of “museum,” which the membership of the nearly 75-year-old International Council…
Healthcare
The good news is we’re not underfed
Americans are getting richer, older, and fatter. Obesity is at an all-time high in at least nine states, according to a new report by Trust for America’s…
Beltway Confidential
Stay in school, kids
Flagrantly and persistently disobeying a teacher used to get you suspended. Now in California, such students are protected by state law. Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed…
Foreign Policy
The clearest sign John Bolton was doing his job
Here’s something you don’t know about John Bolton: He was the only foreigner — not just the only American, but the only foreigner — in the headquarters…
Magazine - Washington Briefing
Groundhog Day for the budget
When it comes to spending fights, Congress just can’t seem to avoid them. Republicans and Democrats are once again battling over the details of major spending bills,…
Magazine - Washington Briefing
Jim Mattis on Osama bin Laden, how ancient history guides his modern strategy, and his pithy aphorisms
Legendary military commander retired Marine Corps Gen. Jim Mattis is on a whirlwind publicity tour promoting his book Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead, which he co-authored…
Beltway Confidential
Madame Monopoly
Every toymaker wants to keep up with the times. To emphasize female empowerment, Barbie is releasing an “inspiring women” collection, including Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, and Frida…
Magazine - Business
Retail industry chiefs see no end to trade war as consumer goods walloped
For more than a year, the message to the Trump administration from the leaders of the American Apparel and Footwear Association has stayed the same: Do what…
Magazine - Life & Arts
What comes after IPA?
I would be lying if I said I was sick of drinking IPA. IPA is shorthand for India Pale Ale, a style of beer that has come…