Military / John J. Bastiat

A Cluster of an Air Force

A pilot program for diversity in pilots failed to really take flight.

Regulatory Commissars / Douglas Andrews

The Bureaucracy Gets Hauled Before the High Court

By agreeing to revisit a much-abused precedent, the Supreme Court indicates that it might be ready to rein in the regulatory state.

Judiciary / Jack DeVine

Celebrating SCOTUS

Progressives aren’t actually concerned about our Supreme Court’s ethics; it’s the conservative majority they can’t stand.

Family / Scarlen Valderaz

Pet Owners Are Not Parents

Pets are great companions that can bring great memories for people, even families, but they are not a substitute for children.

Rainbow Mafia / The Editors

In Brief: ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Debunked

The data do not clearly support hormonal and surgical interventions meant to “transition” children. Instead, they point to many possible harms.

Government / Star Parker

Why Doesn’t Drowning in Debt Bother Biden?

Today’s clear direction of the country is toward much more government and much less freedom.

Culture / Betsy McCaughey

Making Homelessness a Valid Lifestyle Choice Is Wrong

It dooms the homeless to short, brutal lives, and the rest of us to filth, crime and chaos.

Thursday: Below the Fold

The end of the southern border, Fort Hood no more, Weingarten rewrites history again, and more.

Quotes / Jordan Candler

Thursday Short Cuts

Notable quotables from Clay Travis, Alejandro Mayorkas, Hank Johnson, and more.

Mailbag / The Editors

Reader Comments

Observations on the week’s analysis and commentary.

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