Supermarket Chain in New Zealand

Takes knives off shelves after stabbing attack.

One Third of World’s Trees

Now in danger of extinction.

The Transgender Delusion

Transgenderism is about control, not autonomy.

The Publishing Ecosystem in the Digital Era

On John B. Thompson’s Book Wars.

For France, American Vines Still Mean Sour Grapes

French authorities have tried to outlaw hardy American hybrids for 87 years. But climate change and the natural wine movement are giving renegade winemakers a lift.

Hemingway’s Consolations

It’s preposterous to think of Hemingway, with his best sellers and personal celebrity, as a writer’s writer. But is it possible that this might be the best description of his status today?

The New Puritans

Social codes are changing, in many ways for the better. But for those whose behavior doesn’t adapt fast enough to the new norms, judgment can be swift—and merciless.

Taliban Blames America for 9/11

In video celebrating its own suicide squads.

We've Opened The Gates of Hell

In Afghanistan.

In The Midst of Seed-Collecting Season

Yellow Point company picks seeds for planting forests around the world.

Pentagon: What Afghanistan Disaster?

Let's focus on racial disparity in the military.

In Argentina

Capybara population ‘wreaking havoc’ in wealthy community.

US Is Finally Waking Up

To Sleepy Joe Biden’s cosmic uselessness.

Trudeau Pledges $1B

For gun confiscation plan (after we’ve already spent two billion).

Since The Fall Of Kabul

Atrocities committed by the Taliban. 

Joe Biden’s call to Afghan President

Is impeachable.

How the Taliban

Exploited Afghanistan’s human geography.

The American Defeat In Afghanistan Is Only The Beginning

As the post-9/11 chapter closes, a new one begins, marked above all by the end of American deterrence and the eclipse of American power.

The One Where No One Will Read Your Book

And other truths about publishing.

Some Canadians

Really, really, really hate Justin Trudeau.

Still Making dystopia

What have modern architects learned from their most trenchant critic?

The Incredible Fig

The fig is an ecological marvel. Although you may never want to eat one again.

Misplaced Dreams

What was California?

UW-Madison to Host ‘Welcome BBQ’

Intended only for students of colour.

Trudeau Calls for ‘Gendered’ Approach’

 To combatting terrorism in UN submission.

Sorry

This was not a success.

University Tells Students Not to Use the Term ‘African-American’

Because it’s now offensive.

Dual Vision

‘Bright Star, Green Light’ review. 

Meltdown of a Superpower

A week after the Fall of Kabul, the flailing hegemon continues to embarrass itself.

Twilight of the American Left

The dissident ‘post-Left’ mocks the Democrats' progressive agenda.

The World Is Still Short of Everything

Get used to it.

Woke Homophobia

It used to be the religious right that hated homosexuals – now it’s the woke mob.

Teachers Union: ‘It’s OK’ That Kids Don’t Know Math’

‘They know the words insurrection and coup.’

General Cancels Troop Evacuation

Demands soldiers ‘Clean the base for the Taliban’ before leaving.

‘That’s not a lockdown. This is a lockdown’

Much hangs on Ardern’s COVID elimination strategy.

Virginia Public Schools to Focus on Muslims

As victims—in teaching about 9/11 on attacks’ 20th anniversary.

Are We Really Poorer Than Our Parents?

Hourly wages do not reflect the massive expansion in non-wage benefits since the 1950’s.

Copulating with Corpses

The necrophilic inclinations of Afghanistan’s new masters.

New Zealand’s Zero Covid Delusion

Jacinda Arden’s strategy is missing just one thing: an exit plan.