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To Support Ukraine, Persuade the Elephant
I think quite a lot about persuasion. What is it, exactly, that moves a person from one position to another?…
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The Truth in ‘American Fiction’
In my nearly three decades as an editor, author and former editor of The New York Times Book Review, a…
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America’s Thirst for Authoritarianism
Around the world, authoritarianism is ascendant and democracy is in decline. A 2022 report from the International Institute for Democracy…
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How Can I Stop My In-Laws From Making Impromptu Visits?
Now that her children’s grandparents have a second home just a few minutes away, a reader finds herself struggling to…
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As Frogs Disappear Worldwide, ‘There Is No Way to Stop That Killer’
OpinionSupported by SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAs Frogs Disappear Worldwide, ‘There Is No Way to Stop That Killer’ Dec. 12, 2023Share full article256By…
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Harvard’s Board Says President Will Stay, Despite Calls for Her Ouster
Claudine Gay, who became head of the university in July, faced criticism for her responses to questions at a congressional…
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The U.S. Must Change Course on Gaza Today
We are no strangers to human suffering — to conflict, to natural disasters, to some of the world’s largest and…
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The Pickleball Courts Outside Our Townhouse Are TOO LOUD!
The increasingly unavoidable sport is causing disputes among players and court neighbors around the country.
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Should A.I. Accelerate? Decelerate? The Answer Is Both.
The near-implosion of OpenAI, a world leader in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, surfaced a conflict within the organization…
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We Spied on Our Teenage Daughter With a Hidden Camera. Now What Do We Do?
Parents who installed a camera in the eye of their daughter’s stuffed bear ask how — and whether — to…