News Analysis
American Balkanization
Political Intolerance Is Rising

Pew data point to one of the core ironies of liberal politics today.

Rage Against the Machine
Palestinians Protesting Metal Detectors

The Palestinians want international sympathy. But rioting over metal detectors after a terrorist attack seems more likely to draw international contempt.

Revolution
What’s Good for Oil Services Is Good for U.S. Shale

A Schlumberger surge is a good sign for the health of the U.S. shale industry.

The Mueller Effect
President Trump Sweats in Public

Could it be that the President is less worried about the probe of his Russia dealings than about a general investigation with no set limits?

Crude Economics
OPEC Member Defies the Cartel’s Cuts

Ecuador is ignoring OPEC demands to reduce output.

1990s Redux
The O.J. Trial Was a Preview of America Under Trump

The result came down to ethnocultural identification among the decision-makers more than lawyerly arguments and fact-checks.

lower education
Grade Inflation is Worse Than We Thought

American high schools are giving out higher and higher grades even as real academic ability stagnates.

Netanyahu in Europe
Israeli Diplomacy Pays Off

Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic agree that the EU should stand closer with Israel.

*cough* climate leadership *cough*
China’s Toxic Air Is Getting Worse

Greens might want to hold off on anointing Beijing as the next global green leader.

"I am your boss"
Macron Sees Off His General

His critics are accusing him of Erdoganism Lite. Are they right?

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