Make America Civil AgainCan a modern democracy function without civility? We are in the process of finding out.
Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Woke 1’ Quip Is a Cynical MoveAmerica’s so-called Great Awokening, such as it was, has given way to what might be called the Great Democratic Dewokification.
Is It Better to Be Rich in Europe or in America?America remains the best country in the world to get rich. Some see this as cause for celebration, while others view it as evidence of a broken capitalist system. As an economist, I am less interested in debating whether billionaires (or trillionaires) should exist than in asking what the alternative is. One of those alternatives is Europe, where the system ensures that the richest are not too rich — and that their wealth is inherited rather than earned.
HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Is an Antidote to Superhero FatigueGreen Lantern might not mean much to the uninitiated, except perhaps as the cinematic speed bump that nearly derailed Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds’ superhero career. Yet the DC Comics character ranks among the most significant in comic-book history, paving the way for superheroes to tackle real-world issues that resonate well beyond the printed page.