The Editorial Board

A Great University Undermines Its Mission

Under the test-blind policy, more students are thrown into classes for which they are unprepared.

David Wallace-Wells

The Vibe Has Shifted Back

The country does not love its president.

Joshua Rauh and Benjamin Jaros

It Failed in France. It Would Be a Disaster in California.

California might bet its future on the notion that billionaires won’t leave, but they are already fleeing the state.

Glynnis MacNicol

Madonna Has Become an Avatar for Our Fear of Aging

The Material Girl used to mean everything to me.

McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary

The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction.

At Trump’s Direction, Federal Agencies Are Abandoning Discrimination Cases

President Trump has tried to scale back anti-discrimination regulations that date back decades. Federal agencies have heeded his call.

This Former G.O.P. Politician Wants to Take Politics Out of Climate Change

Bill Frist, a surgeon who also served as Senate majority leader, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for environmental health. “A healthier planet means healthier people,” he said.

These Interns Are Capitol Hill’s Newest Main Characters

Congressional interns, usually seen but not heard, are taking to social media with viral trends and pithy posts about their outfits, lifestyles and jobs.

Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.

The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.