Kris Manjapra’s new book, “Black Ghost of Empire,” examines the ways white slaveholders were compensated, while formerly enslaved people were not.

But Wisconsin’s lower house speaker wasn’t buying it. And a Roger Stone aide makes a (not-so) cryptic comment.

Intra-nation conflicts are on the rise—and no, the United States is not immune.

Our exclusive survey reveals that a majority of Republicans believe the January 6 insurrection was an “act of patriotism.”

Putin’s aggression is only part of the grim story of why democracy is in retreat.

A TNR editorial

The congresswoman turned L.A. mayoral candidate wants to hire 250 cops, and some old supporters are not pleased.

The poorest Americans are feeling the biggest squeeze from rising prices. Alas, Congress allowed a program that might have helped them to expire last year.

The Pentagon is talking about lining Eastern Europe with bases. We should let European governments do that.

Poles quickly banded together to help those fleeing the violence of the Russian invasion. But as the war drags on, strains on resources and goodwill are starting to show.

Most schoolchildren get only an hour or two of climate education per year. It’s up to their parents to teach them optimism and action in the face of a daunting crisis.

The stock market understands that the current spike in consumer prices is war-related. Why can’t Chris Cillizza?

Justice Jackson is well within the judicial and political mainstream. It’s Mitch McConnell, with his ruthless tactics, who is the extremist.

Is the Republican Party compatible with democracy?

Demanding that we source lithium domestically will just slow down the transition to clean energy.

He shocked and enraged some Republicans by backing Dr. Oz. He’s behind some other candidates who aren’t getting traction. Is it finally starting to wear off?

With Congress in gridlock, the administration will rely on executive orders—and a new ATF director—to deliver a win on firearm safety.

The candidate of the left said vote against Le Pen. But he didn’t say vote for Macron. And his voters will probably decide this.

To keep polluters from profiting from the technology, we need public ownership.