For Tesla, the Forecast Is Partly Cloudy

SunEdison’s Icarus-like fall offers a cautionary tale for Elon Musk’s proposed SolarCity hookup. For Tesla, the Forecast Is Partly Cloudy

I'm Banning Laptops From My Classroom

Students use computers to take notes, sure, but that’s not all. One spent classtime streaming a hockey game. I'm Banning Laptops From My Classroom

Old MacDonald Had a . . . Climate Offender

Worried about carbon from crops, the Environmental Protection Agency wants to regulate America’s farms. Old MacDonald Had a . . . Climate Offender

Restoring Fisheries, Scoring a Net Gain

Creating incentives for businessmen to think like conservationists is reviving dwindling fish populations in the U.S. Restoring Fisheries, Scoring a Net Gain

The Unraveling of a Narco-Terror Non-Deal

Colombia’s FARC will keep raising its demands as the ‘peace’ charade drags on. The Unraveling of a Narco-Terror Non-Deal

Clinton's Information Lockdown

The private email server was only semiprivate: Putin likely has everything. Clinton's Information Lockdown

The Myths of Black Lives Matter

The movement has won over Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. But what if its claims are fiction? The Myths of Black Lives Matter

After Dallas, Leadership

The demonization of law enforcement will lead to more violence. After Dallas, Leadership

Fixing American Finance

High capital is better than betting on the foresight of regulators. Fixing American Finance

China Keeps Squeezing Apple

Beijing won’t accept the sale of phones that protect user privacy. China Keeps Squeezing Apple

How to Write Like Antonin Scalia

A lawyer and proud language snoot explains why good English matters and how Justice Scalia’s textualism makes headway on the Supreme Court. How to Write Like Antonin Scalia

Welcome to Cleveland: Here's Your Taxpayer-Subsidized Room Key

Republicans believe in free markets, but delegates to their convention will stay in a county-owned hotel. Welcome to Cleveland: Here's Your Taxpayer-Subsidized Room Key

The Earthquake That Upended British Politics

We watch with mouths agape the rise and fall of our big beasts. The two-party system may be done. The Earthquake That Upended British Politics

When Startups Put the Fab in Fabricate

Shading the truth in Silicon Valley comes with the territory. When Startups Put the Fab in Fabricate

The Legend of Jim Comey

His political actions spared Clinton and protected his own job. The Legend of Jim Comey

Boys, Not Statistics

A drug for muscular dystrophy works better than we reported. Boys, Not Statistics

The Climate Police Crack-Up

Those Exxon Mobil subpoenas? Never mind. The Climate Police Crack-Up

Comey Ran True to Form

The FBI director let Hillary Clinton off, making the safe call—no big surprise there. Comey Ran True to Form

Comedy Wears Better Than Cynicism

The contrast in theatrics is starting to make Trump look sympathetic. Comedy Wears Better Than Cynicism

Trump and the Broad Street Bullies

Intimidation works, as the Philadelphia Flyers proved in the 1970s. The way to beat it is with a better, more worthy game. Trump and the Broad Street Bullies

Why Britain Belongs in a New Nafta

After Brexit, the U.S. must help prevent Europe from slipping into nativism and protectionism. Why Britain Belongs in a New Nafta

Narco-Terror Is Being Rewarded in Colombia

The so-called peace deal does little to redress decades of deadly violence. Narco-Terror Is Being Rewarded in Colombia

Veterans Affairs Is Off Its Leash Again

The department has bungled a study to determine the efficacy of service dogs in easing post-traumatic stress disorder. Veterans Affairs Is Off Its Leash Again

The Trick to Taking On Ticket-Buying Bots

It’s not the government’s job to fight digital ticket scalpers. The Trick to Taking On Ticket-Buying Bots

My Muslim Christmas in July

Muslim children in the U.S. worry about missing out on a jolly holiday. My friends and I found a solution. My Muslim Christmas in July

How Comey's FBI Treats Non-Clintons

Plus, Trump and the rebellion against political correctness. How Comey's FBI Treats Non-Clintons

Nevertrump's Last Stand

Could a Cleveland coup succeed? Should it? Nevertrump's Last Stand

Clinton Casino Royale

She says Donald Trump killed Atlantic City. Here’s the real story. Clinton Casino Royale

Another Iraq War Rehash

A new British report seems to share Trump’s views of Saddam Hussein. Another Iraq War Rehash

The Trumpen Proletariat

Barack Obama’s presidency of moral condescension has produced an electoral backlash. The Trumpen Proletariat

Brexit Has Nothing on Obama's Global Amexit

The president’s abdication from leadership has unnerved America’s allies and made the world a more dangerous place. Brexit Has Nothing on Obama's Global Amexit

The Off-Stage Battle to Sign Up Voters

The GOP is gaining in key states. But with Trump atop the ticket, will that be enough? The Off-Stage Battle to Sign Up Voters

Those Money-Laden Helicopters Hovering on the Horizon

Why is Milton’s Friedman’s thought experiment taking flight again? It’s not what this economy needs. Those Money-Laden Helicopters Hovering on the Horizon

The Jupiter Frontier

NASA shows the U.S. can still pursue lofty ambitions. The Jupiter Frontier

Hillary Rules

The FBI director creates a new legal standard to save the Clintons. Hillary Rules

A Silver Lining?

Some hope—and others fear—Comey hurt Mrs. Clinton. A Silver Lining?

Jim Comey's Clinton Standard

He shows how she broke the law then rationalizes no indictment. Jim Comey's Clinton Standard

The Xi Jinping Ascendancy

A winner-takes-all political struggle continues in China. The Xi Jinping Ascendancy

Gun Control Won't Fix Chicago

Sixty-four people were shot over the holiday weekend. But the left only talks about ‘assault rifles.’ Gun Control Won't Fix Chicago

Clinton Makes the FBI's Least-Wanted List

Explaining why he wasn’t recommending prosecution, Director James Comey instead showed that charges would have been justified. Clinton Makes the FBI's Least-Wanted List

Where the Fed Will Be When the Next Downturn Comes

The easy-money policy may bump inflation over 3% in the next few years, setting up interest-rate increases. Where the Fed Will Be When the Next Downturn Comes

Why So Many Missed the Nationalist Surge

Politicians and young, educated urbanites live in an economic and cultural bubble. Why So Many Missed the Nationalist Surge

How to Revive Company Pension Plans

Congress should pass the Pension and Budget Integrity Act as soon as possible. How to Revive Company Pension Plans

This Latest Labor Gambit Is a Piece of Work

The NLRB’s lawyer wants to punish employers who, following workers’ wishes, try to end unionization. This Latest Labor Gambit Is a Piece of Work

Laws Are for Little People

Comey delivers an indictment but won’t seek one. Laws Are for Little People

The Better GOP Agenda

The House tax reform is nearly revenue neutral on a dynamic basis. The Better GOP Agenda

Why Everyone Needs a Tax Cut

Scientists like living in countries that don’t plunder their paychecks. Why Everyone Needs a Tax Cut

The Scandal of K-12 Education

Another school year over, another lost opportunity for millions of students. Minorities suffer the most. The Scandal of K-12 Education

A West Pointer Comes Home

This July 4, Cadet Tom Surdyke was laid to rest alongside his brothers in the long gray line. A West Pointer Comes Home

On the Unity of Terror

Orlando, Istanbul, Dhaka, Baghdad—and a 13-year-old girl murdered in her sleep. On the Unity of Terror

Notable & Quotable: Elie Wiesel's Nobel Speech

‘Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere.’ Notable & Quotable: Elie Wiesel's Nobel Speech

Reining in Prosecutorial Misconduct

Criminalizing financial conduct, not disclosing evidence—the rulebreakers need new and clearer rules. Reining in Prosecutorial Misconduct

Osborne's British Tax Gift

The Chancellor wants to slash the U.K.’s corporate-tax rate to below 15%. Osborne's British Tax Gift

Massacre in Dhaka

Islamic State spreads among South Asia’s huge Muslim population. Massacre in Dhaka

Turnbull's Australian Election Flop

He ran a status quo campaign in a moment of economic anxiety. Turnbull's Australian Election Flop

Loretta Lynch's Clinton Mess

The Attorney General should formally recuse herself from the case, or take responsibility. Loretta Lynch's Clinton Mess

Bribes Are Still Illegal

Why the left hates the Supreme Court’s McDonnell decision. Bribes Are Still Illegal

Where's the Drug, FDA?

The agency keeps delaying a therapy for muscular dystrophy. Where's the Drug, FDA?

Teaching the 'Habits of Democracy'

The head of Longwood University, host of 2016’s vice-presidential debate, says liberal arts—and educated citizens—can fix what ails our politics. Teaching the 'Habits of Democracy'

Government Hospitals Are Failing Native Americans

Mismanagement at clinics for veterans makes news, but the Indian Health Service is just as bad. Government Hospitals Are Failing Native Americans

Trump's Would Be No Ordinary Defeat

How would Donald behave if he decides he can’t win and won’t throw good money after bad? Trump's Would Be No Ordinary Defeat

Fleeing the Czars, Defying Gravity: A Fourth of July Immigrant Tale

From a Lower Manhattan arrival in 1900 to the space shuttle Endeavor in three generations. Fleeing the Czars, Defying Gravity: A Fourth of July Immigrant Tale

The Clinton Donor and the State Department

Plus, the FEC nearly punished Fox News for its campaign coverage. The Clinton Donor and the State Department

Amanpour Appeals to Authority

But journalists aren’t supposed to be publicists. Amanpour Appeals to Authority

TransCanada Sues Obama on Keystone

Strung along for seven years, the company wants its money back. TransCanada Sues Obama on Keystone

The VW-Tesla Redistribution

The feds turn an emissions settlement into a green payoff. The VW-Tesla Redistribution

Progressives Target the Press

The FEC’s Democrats would punish Fox News for holding a debate. Progressives Target the Press

Hillary's Strange Security Adviser

How did a big-money Clinton donor get on an expert panel next to nuclear scientists? Hillary's Strange Security Adviser

A World in Crisis, and No Genius in Sight

An old order is being swept away, and political leaders everywhere seem lost. A World in Crisis, and No Genius in Sight

Obama's Climate Policy Is a Hot Mess

The president hails the Paris Agreement again—even though it will solve nothing and cost trillions. Obama's Climate Policy Is a Hot Mess

How to Crash Putin's Brexit Party

Never since the Cold War has American leadership been more vital to NATO and democratic Europe. How to Crash Putin's Brexit Party

God and the Fourth of July

Asked to propose a national seal in 1776, Adams and Jefferson chose religious themes. God and the Fourth of July

From Burmese Dissident to Mystifying Politician

Why won’t my fellow Nobelist Aung San Suu Kyi help a Muslim minority? From Burmese Dissident to Mystifying Politician

Brexit Means 'Government Is the Problem'

Plus, Trump’s terrible trade speech. Brexit Means 'Government Is the Problem'

FBI---for Burying Information

The bureau seeks “to prevent disclosure” in Orlando. FBI---for Burying Information

Donald Trump's Tariff Party

His trade agenda would hurt American workers and companies. Donald Trump's Tariff Party

GE Is Free

The company escapes from Washington’s too-big-to-fail club. GE Is Free

Jihad in Istanbul

Turkey pays a price for the slow campaign against Islamic State. Jihad in Istanbul

Government Hits the Wall

The first Brexit vote actually took place in 1980 when the U.S. elected Reagan. Government Hits the Wall

The Terrorism Fight Needs Silicon Valley

Tech executives are dangerously wrong in resisting the government’s requests for their help. The Terrorism Fight Needs Silicon Valley

The Overblown Brexit Market Panic

Stocks are already settling down. Maybe people realize that Britain could become a free-trade model. The Overblown Brexit Market Panic

The Democrats' Bernie Sanders Schism

His fans see Hillary as a sellout and Obama as a letdown—and they won’t stand down. The Democrats' Bernie Sanders Schism

A New York Vendetta That Harms Business

Everyone suffers when government officials pursue their personal, political or ideological agendas by using the state’s resources to demonize private citizens, like Hank Greenberg. A New York Vendetta That Harms Business

Hillary's Benghazi Discrepancy

Plus, climate change ignoramuses. Hillary's Benghazi Discrepancy

Overturning Racial Preferences at the Ballot Box

The Supreme Court upheld affirmative action in college admissions—but voters and legislators can have the last word. Overturning Racial Preferences at the Ballot Box

Unthinkability Bias

Trump, Brexit and the hazards of groupthink. Unthinkability Bias

Clinton's Benghazi Cover Story

She wonders why she’s so distrusted. Here’s the reason. Clinton's Benghazi Cover Story

The Zika Democrats

Harry Reid blocks money to fight the virus as an election ploy. The Zika Democrats

'Defective to its Core'

Another judge enjoins another Obama rule, this one from Labor. 'Defective to its Core'

Out of the Brexit Turmoil: Opportunity

Europe should not treat Britain as a prison escapee but as a potential compatriot. And the U.S. has a vital role to play. Out of the Brexit Turmoil: Opportunity

Climate Denial Finally Pays Off

A series of Journal editorial page-bashing ads shows the climate cause in mid-crackup. Climate Denial Finally Pays Off

How Rogue Regimes Have Weaponized Interpol

Iran, Russia, Venezuela and other authoritarian governments abuse the agency to target critics. How Rogue Regimes Have Weaponized Interpol

An Iniquitous Raid on Private Equity

The SEC has used an enforcement action to make a dramatic policy change. That’s not the way to do it. An Iniquitous Raid on Private Equity

Shrinking Support for Small Businesses

The U.S. agency tasked with helping small firms has drifted from its core mission. Shrinking Support for Small Businesses

The Presidential Stakes Keep Climbing

With the entire postwar order in danger, vigorous U.S. leadership is essential. The Presidential Stakes Keep Climbing

A Missile-Defense Message for China

A strong show of unity by the U.S., Japan and South Korea. A Missile-Defense Message for China

The Backlash That Became Brexit

Tired of being ignored in favor of liberal grievances, the middle clings to the one thing that keeps them relevant: their vote. The Backlash That Became Brexit

A Lawless Supreme Court

Plus, Islamic State’s new recruiting campaign. A Lawless Supreme Court

The Old---Heave-Ho

Brexit foes lost. Now they’re losing it. The Old---Heave-Ho

The Supreme Court's Cultural Winners

The liberals outlaw nearly any state abortion regulation. The Supreme Court's Cultural Winners

Decision of the Year

A unanimous Court rebukes an abusive corruption prosecution. Decision of the Year

Spain to Europe's Relief

The center-right gains while the voters reject hard-left Podemos. Spain to Europe's Relief

ISIS and the Culture of Narcissism

Using Hollywood’s methods to make young Westerners think they’re starring in a ‘Hero’s Journey.’ ISIS and the Culture of Narcissism

Winner's Remorse May Loom for Brexit Backers

The Leave leaders will need to explain that many of the U.K.’s economic ills are made at home, not the EU. Winner's Remorse May Loom for Brexit Backers

Of Trumpkins and Brexiteers

Get what you thought you wanted. Get the opposite of what you really want. Of Trumpkins and Brexiteers

Who's the Xenophobe Now?

The anti-Trump and anti-Brexit forces share a snobbery toward ordinary voters. Who's the Xenophobe Now?

The Detroit Road Map for Puerto Rico

Governments in dire financial straits may find that ceding authority to an outsider is the best route to rebirth. The Detroit Road Map for Puerto Rico

Brexit Goes to Brussels

The EU missed one chance to reform. It shouldn’t miss another. Brexit Goes to Brussels

South Korea's Brexit Example

Seoul’s top diplomat pursues a new bilateral trade deal with London. South Korea's Brexit Example

Trump's 'Best Speech' Yet

Plus, America’s opportunity after the Brexit vote. Trump's 'Best Speech' Yet

Donald and the Duck

A weak week for President Obama. Donald and the Duck

A New American Deal for Europe

The next President can revive the commitment Obama abandoned. A New American Deal for Europe

Britain's Labour Coup

Brexit’s first benefit: A rebellion against Jeremy Corbyn. Britain's Labour Coup

Liberating the Delegates

A lawsuit says Virginia can’t force a nominating vote against conscience. Liberating the Delegates

Trump and the Ghost of Barry Goldwater

The GOP candidate in 1964 didn’t try to unify the party and paid the price. A 2016 course correction is needed. Trump and the Ghost of Barry Goldwater

Who Will Be Britain's Next Prime Minister?

The most likely options, out of several possibilities: Safe-pair-of-hands Theresa May or the charismatic Boris Johnson. Who Will Be Britain's Next Prime Minister?

Mergers and Suspicions: China in the U.S.

Yes, Chinese companies are increasingly turning to the U.S. to buy businesses. Worries about sinister implications are misplaced. Mergers and Suspicions: China in the U.S.

Days on the Ridgetop With Dr. Ralph Stanley

The legend of ‘old-time mountain music’ didn’t like to talk much. But long-ago memories brought him out. Days on the Ridgetop With Dr. Ralph Stanley

What Fueled a Deadly Clash in Mexico?

Mexicans need to know the facts about a violent protest that left six dead in Oaxaca. What Fueled a Deadly Clash in Mexico?

Notable & Quotable: Goldwater in 1964

‘Absolute power does corrupt, and those who seek it must be suspect and must be opposed.’ Notable & Quotable: Goldwater in 1964

While Amazon Waits, Drones Fly

Airborne deliveries to retail customers are happening—in China. Thanks, regulators. While Amazon Waits, Drones Fly

Britain Declares Independence

The Tories should now strive to make the U.K. a pro-growth model. Britain Declares Independence

#FirstWorldTorts

Starbucks is accused of mass grande-latte fraud. #FirstWorldTorts

Markets and Political Surprise

Investors take a beating as they relearn that the status quo won’t hold. Markets and Political Surprise

Trump by Those Who Know Him Best

I’ve read the books by and about him, and they reveal a lot about how he thinks. Two lessons: He manages in the moment and doesn’t sweat details. Trump by Those Who Know Him Best

A Peasant Revolt Upends Britain's Ruling Elite

Politicians, academics, big-business leaders and journalists are aghast: Democracy has spoken. A Peasant Revolt Upends Britain's Ruling Elite

Cameron's Propitious Miscalculation

It’s increasingly hard to see how France and Italy will ever right themselves within the eurozone. Cameron's Propitious Miscalculation

Homeless Next to Whole Foods: San Fran's Progressive Predicament

Transients and tech CEOs, living side by side. The city knows it has a problem, but nothing seems to work. Homeless Next to Whole Foods: San Fran's Progressive Predicament

Pelosi Lives Matter

Democrats use the left’s protest politics to shut down Congress. Pelosi Lives Matter

Law and Immigration Order

The Supreme Court splits without comment on Obama’s power grab. Law and Immigration Order

Justice Kennedy Overturns Himself

He lacks the courage of his own convictions on racial preferences. Justice Kennedy Overturns Himself

Donald Trump Is No Ronald Reagan

His supporters ought to stop saying he is, which comes off as desperate and historically illiterate. Donald Trump Is No Ronald Reagan

The End of Economic Forecasting

The dominance of finance has made economic volatility the new normal. The End of Economic Forecasting

The GOP Plan for Tax Sanity

To rev the economy, cut taxes on business, simplify the code and let American families file on a postcard. The GOP Plan for Tax Sanity

After Fleeing the Nazis, a Legacy That Won't Run Dry

The frugal couple bumped into young Warren Buffett. Now they’ve left millions to Israeli water research. After Fleeing the Nazis, a Legacy That Won't Run Dry

The Book of Job's Big Question

Why are innocents made to suffer? One reading might see Job as a devastating text. The Book of Job's Big Question

Please Don't Take Away My Autistic Son's Treatment

The FDA might ban the harmless skin shocks that keep him from self-injury, though they have worked. Please Don't Take Away My Autistic Son's Treatment

Time to Rethink 'One Share, One Vote'?

The shareholder-rights agenda has been largely achieved since it began in the 1980s. Time to Rethink 'One Share, One Vote'?

Elon Musk's Subsidy Aggregation

The billionaire tries to integrate his taxpayer-backed business model. Elon Musk's Subsidy Aggregation

Obama's Fracking Comeuppance

A judge he appointed rebukes an anti-drilling regulation as lawless. Obama's Fracking Comeuppance

The For-Profit Kill Zone

Approve a for-profit college and you must also be destroyed. The For-Profit Kill Zone

A Trump-Ryan Condominium

The two sovereigns in the House of Ryan and family of Trump can hang together or they surely are going to hang separately. A Trump-Ryan Condominium

Obama Empties Innovative Classrooms

Carl Barney thought he was doing a good deed by going nonprofit. The feds still want to kill his schools. Obama Empties Innovative Classrooms

How the Red Cross Killed Non-Lethal Weapons

The retaking of Fallujah has become another bloody urban battle. It didn’t have to be this way. How the Red Cross Killed Non-Lethal Weapons

Counterfeit Goods Have No Place on Alibaba

Failing to protect brands is akin to thievery—and we have zero tolerance for it. Counterfeit Goods Have No Place on Alibaba

Defeating ISIS on the Digital Battlefield

A public-private partnership is needed to destroy the terrorists’ virtual state. Defeating ISIS on the Digital Battlefield

House Republicans Have a Better Idea

Meanwhile, Trump fires his campaign manager—a wise move but very late. House Republicans Have a Better Idea

The Unreasonable Argument Against Trump

Plus, will his former campaign manager get a book deal? The Unreasonable Argument Against Trump

A 'Way Out' Debate

Will Britain declare independence? A 'Way Out' Debate

Treasury's Inversion Scythe

An Obama-Lew tax raid is now punishing firms that stay in the U.S. Treasury's Inversion Scythe

Supreme RICO Rollback

Sotomayor’s recusal saves the day on a plaintiffs bar gambit. Supreme RICO Rollback

Sotomayor's Ferguson Essay

She ignores the law and issues a political polemic in dissent. Sotomayor's Ferguson Essay

The Business Case for Brexit

Britain will thrive outside the EU, free from Brussels’ regulation and empowered to cut its own trade deals. The Business Case for Brexit

Clinton, Obama, Trump and the Abuse of Power

The media effort to label Donald Trump as an authoritarian is absurd. Clinton, Obama, Trump and the Abuse of Power

How the Malaise Will End

Forget Brexit. The Western growth crisis will only be tackled when inflation hits. How the Malaise Will End

Trump Is More Than Just Politically Incorrect

His message matters, but the delivery can be vulgar, juvenile and off-putting—and that’s why he’s losing. Trump Is More Than Just Politically Incorrect

No More Dizzying Earnings Adjustments

How accounting tricks distort companies’ true values. No More Dizzying Earnings Adjustments

The Shrinking of the Liberal Order

‘We want our country back’ is a slogan that holds for Trumpites and Brexiteers. The Shrinking of the Liberal Order

'War on Women' Redux

Forget terrorism, Democrats want a kulturkampf. 'War on Women' Redux

The Trump Campaign Shake-Up

Plus, Vin Scully’s greatest call. The Trump Campaign Shake-Up

Notable & Quotable: Vin Scully on Socialism

‘You talk about giving everybody something free and all of a sudden, there’s no food to eat.’ Notable & Quotable: Vin Scully on Socialism

Britain and Europe's Fate

A faltering Continent needs the U.K. more than vice versa. Britain and Europe's Fate

The Trump Disorganization

He needs more than a new campaign manager to save his candidacy. The Trump Disorganization

Guns, Democrats and Terror

When the NYPD successfully took on guns and terror, liberals howled. Guns, Democrats and Terror

A Brexit Fantasy

Rarely do nationalist politics not end in statist economic prescriptions. A Brexit Fantasy

A Parent's Nightmare---Increasingly Unlikely

Children kidnapped by a stranger in 2011 had a 92% chance of making it home safe, thanks in two-thirds of cases to technology. A Parent's Nightmare---Increasingly Unlikely

Trump's Pro-Growth Path to Victory

After 16 years of malaise, voters are responding to his call to make America competitive again. Trump's Pro-Growth Path to Victory

Stand Up for GMO Foods by Labeling Them

A sticker on genetically modified groceries may debunk irrational fears. Stand Up for GMO Foods by Labeling Them

Benghazi Without the Shame

This time, they don’t even bother lying. Benghazi Without the Shame

China Bites Apple

Beijing increases its harassment of the U.S. tech giant. China Bites Apple

FedEx's Vindication

Justice drops its charge that the company is a drug conspirator. FedEx's Vindication

Two Can Play at Climate 'Fraud'

If Exxon can be sued, why can’t Al Gore for exaggerations that help his investments? Two Can Play at Climate 'Fraud'

The Speech Intimidation Game

The left plays rough to shut down conservative ideas—as Visa and Coke learned the hard way. The Speech Intimidation Game

A Vote to Leave Europe Means a Lesser Britain

The U.K. would lose its favorable trading terms and seat at the top table. A Vote to Leave Europe Means a Lesser Britain

The 'Preferred' Path to Higher Returns

With zero or negative interest rates, here’s an alternative to bonds. The 'Preferred' Path to Higher Returns

Iran's Infiltration of Latin America

With U.S. influence waning, Tehran moves in, as a new report on Argentina shows. Iran's Infiltration of Latin America

Notable & Quotable: How Orson Welles Sold Water

‘Perrier’s American transformation began with television ads in the spring of 1977.’ Notable & Quotable: How Orson Welles Sold Water

Notable & Quotable: Ben Franklin's 'Apology for Printers'

‘When Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter.’ Notable & Quotable: Ben Franklin's 'Apology for Printers'

A Shadow Falls Over Silicon Valley

The FCC’s rules will stifle the internet and discourage investing in broadband. A Shadow Falls Over Silicon Valley

The Syrian Catastrophe

A diplomatic revolt against Obama’s determined inaction. The Syrian Catastrophe

Kidnapped by China

A bookseller describes eight months in Bejing’s illegal custody. Kidnapped by China

The Case Against Greenpeace

A lumber company says activists impersonated its employees. The Case Against Greenpeace

Britain and Obama's 'Back of the Queue'

I hope that Americans who know what self-government means to a free people will rally to the cause of an independent Britain. Britain and Obama's 'Back of the Queue'

The Bedouin Billionaire for Muslim Integration

Migrants have to change for Europe, not the other way around, says the Syrian-born mogul behind a French business empire. The Bedouin Billionaire for Muslim Integration

Hey, Jay Leno, What About Tesla's Dependence on the Taxpayer?

Elon Musk says government handouts speed things up, but he’s chasing a toxic carrot. Hey, Jay Leno, What About Tesla's Dependence on the Taxpayer?

A Dad's-Eye View of Scary vs. Dangerous

Father’s Day makes me think anew about how vital it is to talk to my children about taking on challenges. A Dad's-Eye View of Scary vs. Dangerous

Bern Out

Sanders finally surrenders (informally) to the inevitable. Bern Out

Obama's Student Loan Writeoff

First target for-profit schools, then have taxpayers pay the bill. Obama's Student Loan Writeoff

Brennan's ISIS Warning

The CIA chief gives the Senate the bad news that Obama won’t. Brennan's ISIS Warning

Pay to Play Goes to Court

A lawsuit target charges that tort bar collusion with prosecutors is illegal. Pay to Play Goes to Court

Hillary's Gift and Britain's Choice

On both sides of the Atlantic, voters weigh risks and opportunities. Hillary's Gift and Britain's Choice

Why Does the IRS Need Guns?

After grabbing legal power, bureaucrats are amassing firepower. It’s time to scale back the federal arsenal. Why Does the IRS Need Guns?

Exxon's Inquisitors Feel the Heat

Court filings reveal the true aim of this ‘fraud’ case: silencing conservatives. Exxon's Inquisitors Feel the Heat

'A Swimming Pool in the ICU?'

My patient, nearing death, made a moving request: baptism. He’d get the full dunk. 'A Swimming Pool in the ICU?'

The Nazi-Era Papers My 'Mexican' Mother Kept

She preserved her German ID card, with its ‘J’ stamp, as a warning about the danger in societies driven by nativism and anger. The Nazi-Era Papers My 'Mexican' Mother Kept

Mary Jo White Wants to Read Your Gmail

Congress is moving to bar the SEC from obtaining personal emails, and the agency isn’t happy. Mary Jo White Wants to Read Your Gmail

Don't Judge Lawsuit Funders by Peter Thiel

Litigation finance is a critical tool for helping smaller firms stand up against more established competitors. Don't Judge Lawsuit Funders by Peter Thiel

'Americans Are Sometimes Collateral Damage'

Jeffrey Goldberg’s shocking exposé of Obama’s views on Islamic terror. 'Americans Are Sometimes Collateral Damage'

The Fed Surrenders

The central bank underscores the slow-growth reality. The Fed Surrenders

The Climate Police Blink

The AGs prosecuting dissent run up against the First Amendment. The Climate Police Blink

An Assault Rifle Education

Hillary’s ban wouldn’t work any better than her husband’s did. An Assault Rifle Education

Are Democrats Soft on Terror?

In security matters, Republicans are from Mars and Democrats are from Venus. Are Democrats Soft on Terror?

How Chicago's Streets Became the Wild West

The Ferguson effect, failed city leadership and an ill-advised deal with the ACLU have made the city ever more dangerous. How Chicago's Streets Became the Wild West

Trump Can't Win From a TV Studio

The Donald says free publicity is enough—but wait till Clinton unloads negative ads. Trump Can't Win From a TV Studio

Phil Mickelson and the SEC's Legal Bogey

A tippee who doesn’t know the tipper provided the information in exchange for a personal benefit has not violated any law. Phil Mickelson and the SEC's Legal Bogey

Orlando Isn't About Gun Control

Attacks will be prevented by destroying Islamic State and not by blaming gun-rights proponents. Orlando Isn't About Gun Control

Clinton Tries on Obama's Coattails

But after a terror attack, it’s hard to see how she can reassure voters by palling around with the president. Clinton Tries on Obama's Coattails

ObamaNet Wins in Court

Plus, why won’t government use big data against terrorists? ObamaNet Wins in Court

Sex, Lies and Orlando

Blaming Republicans for a terror attack. Sex, Lies and Orlando

The King and His Court

The D.C. Circuit bows to government by executive decree. The King and His Court

Money for Nothing

You can now pay Germany to borrow your money for a decade. Money for Nothing

Obama and 'Radical Islam'

The President gives Donald Trump his best talking point. Obama and 'Radical Islam'

The Presidency Isn't a Real-Estate Deal

The skills required to flourish as a property mogul aren’t what you need in the Oval Office. The Presidency Isn't a Real-Estate Deal

Now Can Big Data Fight Terror?

Why don’t officials know when an Omar Mateen buys a mass-murder weapon? Now Can Big Data Fight Terror?

The Mystery of Jewish and Asian-American Democratic Loyalty

Progressive proselytizing at top universities may explain why so many Jews and Asians are liberals. The Mystery of Jewish and Asian-American Democratic Loyalty

Freight Railroads Are Braking for Regulatory Creep

The paperwork for safety compliance alone costs about $1.5 billion a year. And more rules are coming. Freight Railroads Are Braking for Regulatory Creep

Guess Which Country the U.N. Decries Now

As Zika spreads, the World Health Organization puts Israel under the microscope. Guess Which Country the U.N. Decries Now

Where Clinton and Trump Agree on Terror

They both want better intelligence, so let’s have a debate about what and how. Where Clinton and Trump Agree on Terror

The ISIS War on Gays

Plus, why Microsoft is borrowing the cash to buy LinkedIn. The ISIS War on Gays

Hillary Rodham Andropov

Trump foes twist the definition of “conservative.” Hillary Rodham Andropov

America Deserves Better

Neither Trump nor Clinton are rising to the Islamic State threat. America Deserves Better

Peru Keeps Driving Right

The Latin American success story elects a center-right reformer. Peru Keeps Driving Right

LinkedIn and the Tech Valuation Boom

Microsoft is paying $26 billion for a money-losing social-media site. LinkedIn and the Tech Valuation Boom

Islam's Jihad Against Homosexuals

The rise of modern Islamic extremism has worsened an institutionalized Muslim homophobia. Islam's Jihad Against Homosexuals

President Canute and Orlando

Barack Obama discovers too late that he cannot order the tide of war to recede. President Canute and Orlando

Trump Plays the Radical Islam Card

The GOP candidate forces Hillary Clinton to address language she has avoided. Trump Plays the Radical Islam Card

Saluting the Flag and Something More

A neglected June 14 ritual could use a revival, helping foster a love for country, this nation ‘born in liberty.’ Saluting the Flag and Something More

Multiculture Clash

The left explains away Islamic terror, even against gays. Multiculture Clash

Jihad in Orlando

Islamic State appears to have struck the U.S. homeland again. Jihad in Orlando

Washington Lets Apaches Wear Feathers

The end of ‘Operation Powwow’ is a victory for religious freedom. Washington Lets Apaches Wear Feathers

Gawker's Damage

How Nick Denton’s website has hurt freedom of the press. Gawker's Damage

Release the GOP Delegates

Trump’s nomination isn’t inevitable—delegates won’t be legally ‘bound’ going into the convention. Release the GOP Delegates

EMPs: A Threat We're Not Ready For

An electromagnetic pulse from a nuclear device or solar storm would be catastrophic, yet the U.S. remains unprepared. EMPs: A Threat We're Not Ready For

Friendless in Venezuela

Venezuelans beg for international help, but even getting talks started is hard. Friendless in Venezuela

Northern Europe's Argentina Imitator

Iceland tells bondholders to take a severe discount, sending a chilling message to foreign investors. Northern Europe's Argentina Imitator

Drop the Supersonic Aircraft Ban, Watch Business Boom

The technology is vastly improved since the Concorde was regulated out of existence. Drop the Supersonic Aircraft Ban, Watch Business Boom

Notable & Quotable: Obama on the Orlando Mass Shooting

‘And no act of hate or terror will ever change who we are or the values that make us Americans.’ Notable & Quotable: Obama on the Orlando Mass Shooting

The Battle Over Obama's Internet Surrender

Congress must act this summer to keep U.S. oversight and protection intact. The Battle Over Obama's Internet Surrender

Ending Modern Slavery

A new study shows that human bondage remains widespread. Ending Modern Slavery

Thomas James Perkins

The venture-capital pioneer helped to build Silicon Valley. Thomas James Perkins

Puerto Rico's Inflection Point

The House moves a bill that could reform the island’s welfare state. Puerto Rico's Inflection Point

Whit Stillman's Sense & Sensibilities

The filmmaker’s previous movies had a touch of Jane Austen. Now he has gone to the original source and scored his biggest success. Whit Stillman's Sense & Sensibilities

Why Trumpkins Want Their Country Back

Dismissing Trump’s fans as racists and thugs is too self-congratulatory, too easy. There’s something deeper rumbling. Why Trumpkins Want Their Country Back

Break Out the Booze, Philly, the Democrats Are Coming

Happy hours are here again: The DNC gets a special liquor carveout for the convention in July. Break Out the Booze, Philly, the Democrats Are Coming

One Day a Robot Will Read This for You

Imagine being able to experience an emulation of Tom Brady’s arm as he throws a game-winning pass. Or to think about equations the way Stephen Hawking does? Daniel J. Levitin reviews “Only Humans Need Apply” by Thomas H. Davenport & Julia Kirby and “The Age of Em” by Robin Hanson. One Day a Robot Will Read This for You

To California's Insurance Regulator, Green Is Job One

Aiming for higher office, Dave Jones misuses his authority to ban insurers’ coal investments. To California's Insurance Regulator, Green Is Job One

Milton Friedman's Favorite Book on Trade

Henry George’s ‘Protection or Free Trade’ in 1886 decisively showed the value of opening markets. Milton Friedman's Favorite Book on Trade

The Cure for Decision Fatigue

Choosing not to make choices might be the best response to the daily avalanche of options. The Cure for Decision Fatigue

Hillary's Drone Emails

Plus, why Donald Trump needs to build a campaign now. Hillary's Drone Emails

The Coronation

Top Democrats line up behind Mrs. Clinton. The Coronation

U.S. Air-Traffic Liberation

Congress tries to give the ancient system an upgrade. U.S. Air-Traffic Liberation

The Lumbering Regulatory State

The federal courts are looking askance at public-private collusion. The Lumbering Regulatory State

Liberals and Equal Protection

Will California judges hear a case challenging teacher tenure? Liberals and Equal Protection

Trump, the Judiciary and Identity Politics

Making an issue of Judge Curiel’s ethnicity was squalid—and the other side of a coin that liberals have played for years. Trump, the Judiciary and Identity Politics

Trump Can't Wing It Forever

He needs a campaign—to raise cash, cut ads and keep him focused on Clinton. Trump Can't Wing It Forever

Publish the Secret Rules for Banks' Living Wills

Regulators aren’t satisfied with the wills of five big firms—but they refuse to say what the criteria are. Publish the Secret Rules for Banks' Living Wills

'Freedom of Worship' Isn't Enough

Naturalization tests will now refer to ‘freedom of religion’ as a basic right. 'Freedom of Worship' Isn't Enough

How Millennials Can Still Live Bernie's Dream

Check out this federal experiment in socialism. Free education, free single-payer health care. Forty days of paid leave. Sounds Nordic, but it’s all-American! How Millennials Can Still Live Bernie's Dream

When Red and Blue in Congress Makes Green

Bipartisan agreement this week produced vital legislation to fix a broken chemical-safety system. When Red and Blue in Congress Makes Green

Bunker Mentality

Trump, Sotomayor and the ’70s sitcom icon. Bunker Mentality

The New Clinton Democrats

Plus, Obama rewrites the rules of financial advice. The New Clinton Democrats

The Clinton Restoration

Democrats are offering the ethics of the 1990s without the policies. The Clinton Restoration

China's 'Unsafe Intercept'

Beijing welcomes U.S. officials with a reckless military act. China's 'Unsafe Intercept'

White House Rules

Obama vetoes the bipartisan repeal of his costly fiduciary rule. White House Rules

Bernie Should Hold Out

Bernie Sanders has reimagined the Democratic Party. For that, he deserves something big. Bernie Should Hold Out

Clinton Grooves a Pitch, Trump Whiffs

After Hillary hit him on foreign policy, he could have brought up Russia, Libya or ISIS. Clinton Grooves a Pitch, Trump Whiffs

Beware the Economic Allure of the Strongman

China’s example has led some to believe that authoritarians are better for growth. The evidence favors democracies. Beware the Economic Allure of the Strongman

Modi and the Budding U.S.-India Alliance

The prime minister’s speech to Congress sent the strongest signal yet that a major new geopolitical partnership is afoot. Modi and the Budding U.S.-India Alliance

Expanding the U.S. Military's Smart-Power Toolbox

Commanders saw a promising way to combat extremism—too bad current law won’t allow it. Expanding the U.S. Military's Smart-Power Toolbox

Stuck With Hillary?

Plus, the misguided attack on Paul Ryan. Stuck With Hillary?

The World Ends in 2021

#Nevertrump has a conveniently short time horizon. The World Ends in 2021

Saving Speaker Ryan

His conservative critics don’t seem to mind if Republicans lose the House majority. Saving Speaker Ryan

High Trump Anxiety

Republicans are worried about more than his comments on a judge. High Trump Anxiety

Trump U Redefines the 'Brand'

The Donald left his natural sphere and proves unable to rise to the occasion. Trump U Redefines the 'Brand'

Breaking the Pakistan-Taliban Alliance

This is the ‘golden hour’ when the U.S. can finally secure Islamabad’s help in stopping al-Qaeda-linked terrorists and the Taliban. Breaking the Pakistan-Taliban Alliance

In Natural Disasters, Companies Operate Like Neighbors

Just as Wal-Mart rushed to help during Hurricane Katrina, oil firms leaped into action when wildfires swept Alberta, Canada. In Natural Disasters, Companies Operate Like Neighbors

The FCC Hoists the Jolly Roger on Your Cable Box

A move supposedly meant to expand consumer choice will delight data-coveting Big Tech—and pirates. The FCC Hoists the Jolly Roger on Your Cable Box

A Political Earthquake in Israel

Netanyahu now may face his most serious challenge since taking office in 2009. A Political Earthquake in Israel

The Civil War on France's Left

The prime minister thinks his attempt to implement labor reform despite labor unrest is a test case for socialism in power. The Civil War on France's Left

Has Sanders Already Won Over Californians?

Plus, Justice is crushing due process on campus. Has Sanders Already Won Over Californians?

Hillary Wins the Media Primary

Is she ever inevitable now! Hillary Wins the Media Primary

Punishment Without Evidence on Campus

Obama’s latest diktats force schools to eviscerate due process. Punishment Without Evidence on Campus

The IRS Hit List

The agency finally discloses the groups it politically targeted. The IRS Hit List

Impasse in Shangri-La

China vows to ignore a verdict against its South China Sea land grabs. Impasse in Shangri-La

Angela Davis and Radical Chic 2016

Acquitted of murder, tenured in academia, feted by the mayor’s wife in a ritzy setting made possible by the system she loathes. Angela Davis and Radical Chic 2016

The GOP's Mexico Derangement

America’s neighbor isn’t a failed state or a threat—despite what Donald Trump says. The GOP's Mexico Derangement

Why Trump, the 'King of Debt,' Hates Dodd-Frank

Contrary to popular belief, the 2010 law actually did abolish ‘too big to fail.’ Why Trump, the 'King of Debt,' Hates Dodd-Frank

Ending Colombia's Guerrilla War, Securing the Peace

Our government will hold FARC fighters responsible for their crimes. Honoring victims’ rights is essential. Ending Colombia's Guerrilla War, Securing the Peace

Bernie 'Wins' California

In the Golden State, the Sanders approach favors the haves. Bernie 'Wins' California

For Many College Often Isn't the Best Choice

Young people entering college are in dire need of effective career counseling. For Many College Often Isn't the Best Choice

Notable & Quotable: Minimum Wage at the Car Wash

‘When the minimum wage goes from $9 to $15, he estimates that his expenses per wash will rise about $7 to $22.’ Notable & Quotable: Minimum Wage at the Car Wash

The Anti-Trump Riots

And the crisis of authority. The Anti-Trump Riots

Trump and the 'Mexican' Judge

Why equating ethnicity with judicial bias is so offensive. Trump and the 'Mexican' Judge

Squeezing Kim Jong Un's Bankers

The U.S. puts pressure on North Korea’s finances. What will China do? Squeezing Kim Jong Un's Bankers

Bringing Justice to Justice

Sen. Chuck Grassley wants answers from DOJ on prosecutorial abuse. Bringing Justice to Justice

Peter Thiel's Legal Smackdown

With Gawker under attack, the press wakes up to a justice system that invites abuses. Peter Thiel's Legal Smackdown

Ending the Corporate-Welfare Circus

State gifts to the likes of Boeing, Ford, Google and Apple are unnecessary and unfair. Better to cut the tax rate and reduce regulation. Ending the Corporate-Welfare Circus

Muhammad Ali and the Pinnacle of Confidence

There he was, as I saw him several times: the world’s most famous person, by himself, comfortable keeping his own company. Muhammad Ali and the Pinnacle of Confidence

Waiting For Obama On Religious Liberty

Priests for Life is ready to reach a solution, as the Supreme Court directed. Waiting For Obama On Religious Liberty

Aloha, Puerto Rico

An economic boon for the territory—and for Hawaii—would be an exemption from the antiquated Jones Act governing shipping from U.S. ports. Aloha, Puerto Rico

A Close Race in Pro-Growth Peru

Two center-right candidates, but one has a more promising economic agenda. A Close Race in Pro-Growth Peru

A Rude Jobs Interruption

The labor market finally catches up with slower economic growth. A Rude Jobs Interruption

Trump's Commander-in-Chief Test

He needs more than insults to rebut Clinton on national security. Trump's Commander-in-Chief Test

Payday Loans a Crony Capitalist Target

When the crackdown is done, the short-term loan market will still exist—but with new players in charge. Payday Loans a Crony Capitalist Target

What's Killing Jobs and Stalling the Economy

A toxic regulatory brew, from Dodd-Frank to state licensing laws, has poisoned the formation of new firms that drive growth. What's Killing Jobs and Stalling the Economy

How the Yale Halloween Vigilantes Finally Got Their Way

Nicholas and Erika Christakis step down from their administrative posts, closing a sorry chapter at the university. How the Yale Halloween Vigilantes Finally Got Their Way

Pushback Against Government Raids on Personal Property

California lawmakers are on the cusp of passing reforms to rein in civil-asset forfeitures. Pushback Against Government Raids on Personal Property

Goodbye, Tiger Mom. Hello, Grit-ologist

OK, teaching children stick-to-itiveness is good, but I’m getting burned out by parenting trends. Goodbye, Tiger Mom. Hello, Grit-ologist

Is Trump Afraid to Be Serious?

Plus, are atheists afraid of God? Is Trump Afraid to Be Serious?

The Empire Strikes Back

Mrs. Clinton makes an aggressive case against Trump. The Empire Strikes Back

A Political Assault on Paydays

Obama’s regulators target another industry for extinction. A Political Assault on Paydays

Fiduciary Duty in Congress

The GOP votes to repeal the fourth Obama regulation in two years. Fiduciary Duty in Congress

Labor Takings Game

Unions say they have a constitutional right to workers’ money. Labor Takings Game

A Party Divided, and None Too Soon

Beltway Republicans will have to come to terms with how they lost Middle America. A Party Divided, and None Too Soon

Clinton's Lawyer, Under Oath

Hillary’s aide is so evasive that she can’t even clearly vouch for her own honesty. Clinton's Lawyer, Under Oath

Are Atheists Afraid of God?

Christopher Hitchens’s fans are incensed by a book that dares to say he took faith seriously. Are Atheists Afraid of God?

Democratic Dissonance on the Economy

Obama claims credit for an economy that Clinton and, even more stridently, Sanders are blasting. Democratic Dissonance on the Economy

Terry McAuliffe vs. the Rule of Law

The governor defied Virginia’s constitution, and centuries of precedent, with the stroke of a pen. Terry McAuliffe vs. the Rule of Law

California Liberals Await the Bernie Effect

Sanders could boost liberal Democrats in down-ballot races, pulling the state even further leftward. California Liberals Await the Bernie Effect

Did Trump Let Hillary off the Hook?

Plus, Karl Rove says the GOP should run on ObamaCare. Did Trump Let Hillary off the Hook?

The Conservative Guild

Trump and the revolt against political correctness. The Conservative Guild

Connecticut's Hedge-Fund Bribe

First soak the rich. Then subsidize the richest. Meet the progressive state business model. Connecticut's Hedge-Fund Bribe

The Army Corps of Abuse

The Supremes rebuke another misuse of the Clean Water Act. The Army Corps of Abuse

When Kim Jong Un Hacks Your Bank

An $81 million heist with North Korea’s cyber signature. When Kim Jong Un Hacks Your Bank

Trump's MAD

Donald Trump may be turning into a captive of his public persona. Trump's MAD

Imagine an Economy Without Wall Street

Absent finance, most people can’t buy a home or start a business. Look at my family’s experience. Imagine an Economy Without Wall Street

Why Clinton Should Fear ObamaCare

The GOP can make Democrats defend the calamity of premium hikes as high as 45%. Why Clinton Should Fear ObamaCare

Gluten-Free Water? A Fad Without a Grain of Sense

Almost a third of Americans avoid gluten. About 1% of them actually have a medical need to. Gluten-Free Water? A Fad Without a Grain of Sense

Smart Devices Undone by Dumb Security

If hackers can commandeer a baby monitor, you know the Internet of Things needs to wake up to threats. Smart Devices Undone by Dumb Security

Why Hillary May Not Be the Nominee

Plus, Trump rolls out a good energy plan. Why Hillary May Not Be the Nominee

It's Hillary's to Lose

And if anyone can do it, she can. It's Hillary's to Lose

Trump's Politics of Grievance

When it comes to criticism, he’s more Nixon than Reagan. Trump's Politics of Grievance

Bernie the Economic Warrior

Sanders scores a choice seat as he contemplates basketball inequality. Bernie the Economic Warrior

Springtime in Paris

Unions hold France hostage to stop reform of the 35-hour work week. Springtime in Paris

Trump Makes Sense on Energy

From the mouth of The Donald comes wisdom on America’s climate dissonance. Trump Makes Sense on Energy

Clinton Might Not Be the Nominee

A Sanders win in California would turbocharge the mounting Democratic unease about her viability. Clinton Might Not Be the Nominee

Why We're Suing Over Obama's Transgender Power Play

Is your nontransgender young daughter made to feel unsafe? The president says: Too bad, get used to it. Why We're Suing Over Obama's Transgender Power Play

Macra: The Quiet Health-Care Takeover

A 962-page rule puts the federal government between doctors and patients. Macra: The Quiet Health-Care Takeover

Trump's Unworkable Wall, From Just Another Pol

With illegal immigration way down, the promised border barricade and mass deportations look like a vote-getting scheme in search of a problem. Trump's Unworkable Wall, From Just Another Pol

Sex and the Citizens: Trump Edition

He has exposed illusions—mine, anyway—about gender relations in the U.S. Sex and the Citizens: Trump Edition

A Conservative Answer to Obama

Plus, the Clinton standard for the American presidency. A Conservative Answer to Obama

Trump and the Judge

There’s plenty to be outraged about. Trump and the Judge

The Libertarian Alternative

An option for the many Never Trump, Never Clinton voters. The Libertarian Alternative

California's Cap-and-Trade Bubble

The carbon-credit market sputters, as it also has in Europe. California's Cap-and-Trade Bubble

Google's Payday Lending Ban

Is the tech giant aiding a regulatory assault on lenders? Google's Payday Lending Ban

How the Senate Is Supposed to Work

On issues of great national significance, one party should never simply force its will on everybody else. How the Senate Is Supposed to Work

Hillary's Crooked Defense

In Clintonworld, anything that isn’t found criminal becomes permissible. Hillary's Crooked Defense

Notable & Quotable: Bernard Lewis Turns 100

‘Increasing numbers of Islamist radicals’ are coming to believe ‘that their first assessment was correct after all.’ Notable & Quotable: Bernard Lewis Turns 100

Out-Clintoning the Clintons

We’re all semioticians now, trying to decode the meaning of Donald Trump’s doublespeak. Out-Clintoning the Clintons

Chalices, Jack-o'-Lanterns and Other State Court Tiebreakers

Never mind the 4-4 U.S. Supreme Court. Here’s how state high courts deal with potential stalemates. Chalices, Jack-o'-Lanterns and Other State Court Tiebreakers

To End Mass Incarceration, Think Local

More than 90% of U.S. prisoners are being held in county jails or are serving sentences in state prisons. To End Mass Incarceration, Think Local

The TSA's Summer of Lines

They’re from the government and they’re here to make you wait. The TSA's Summer of Lines

Obama's Hiroshima Genie

A ‘moral revolution’ won’t stop the spread of nuclear weapons. Obama's Hiroshima Genie

Democrats vs. Israel

Sanders puts two hostile voices on the party’s platform committee. Democrats vs. Israel

The Senate GOP's Trump Survival Plan

The challenge: Distancing themselves from Trump without alienating voters who like or despise him. One offsetting advantage: the Hillary effect. The Senate GOP's Trump Survival Plan

A Fresh Turn in the New Orleans Charter School Miracle

Oversight will revert to the city from the state, but with safeguards to ensure that gains remain intact. A Fresh Turn in the New Orleans Charter School Miracle

Gurney. Tiny. Pig Pen. I Remember Them All

What if Jimmy from Georgia hadn’t been killed? And we’d all danced at his wedding instead? Gurney. Tiny. Pig Pen. I Remember Them All

That Slow Hissing Sound? The Jet Bubble

Sales are down by nearly half, but Boeing and Airbus still have giant backlogs to fill. That Slow Hissing Sound? The Jet Bubble

The Hiroshima Speech Obama Won't Give

How we arrived at the dawn of a new and more dangerous nuclear age. The Hiroshima Speech Obama Won't Give

You May Already Have Won

Anybody for President in 2016! You May Already Have Won

Rauner's Illinois Progress

The Governor isn’t bending under union and liberal pressure. Rauner's Illinois Progress

Vouching for Achievement

A new study shows higher test scores for students using vouchers. Vouching for Achievement

Back to the Future in New York

The City Council embraces drinking and urinating in public. Back to the Future in New York

Hillary Embodies Washington's Decadence

She breaks the rules and gets away with it every time. No wonder voters are fed up. Hillary Embodies Washington's Decadence

Trump Rakes the Clinton Muck

The Clintons have never run into a foe willing to go where this one goes—gleefully. Trump Rakes the Clinton Muck

The Jews of the American Revolution

A ritual for Memorial Day at a cemetery in downtown Manhattan. The Jews of the American Revolution

Inattention-to-the-Deficit Disorder

By one estimate, the government will spend $117.9 trillion more than it takes in this century. Inattention-to-the-Deficit Disorder

How Gadfly Shareholders Keep CEOs Distracted

Anyone with $2,000 of stock can submit proposals—like making a hotel exec ponder his showerheads. How Gadfly Shareholders Keep CEOs Distracted

College Isn't Always the Answer

Plenty of alternatives can prepare young people to enter the workforce. College Isn't Always the Answer

Robots for Trump (and Clinton)

The robotic revolution will upend society even more than the information revolution. Robots for Trump (and Clinton)

Money Can't Cure What Ails Veterans Affairs

The VA has ballooned to over 365,000 employees. Are vets feeling better? Money Can't Cure What Ails Veterans Affairs

Atlas Trumped

#NeverTrump is more Ayn Rand than William F. Buckley. Atlas Trumped

Clinton's Email Deceptions

The State IG finds she knew the security risks she was taking. Clinton's Email Deceptions

The Greek Fiction

Debt levels in 44 years matter less than reforms left undone today. The Greek Fiction

Muscular Dystrophy Day at the FDA

The agency again delays a decision on a therapy for a deadly disease. Muscular Dystrophy Day at the FDA

We're All in Disney World

The VA’s health-care wait lines are a metaphor for the entire U.S. government. We're All in Disney World

A Subsidy as Shameful as They Come

The U.S. has paid for a million pounds of peanuts it can’t use. Solution: Dump them on Haiti—causing a disaster for its farmers. A Subsidy as Shameful as They Come

The American Dead in Foreign Fields

On Memorial Day or any other day, the cemeteries for those Americans who fell in battle offer profound lessons. The American Dead in Foreign Fields

The Sandernista Rebellion Heats Up

Bernie’s allies at the convention will include Bill McKibben and Cornel West. This should be interesting. The Sandernista Rebellion Heats Up

Tunisia's Muslim Democrats

The country’s moderate Ennahda party leaves political Islam behind. Tunisia's Muslim Democrats

She's Coming After Your Guns

And Hillary Clinton is likely to win, says William Galston. She's Coming After Your Guns

Trump, Cosby and the Clintons

The day the Bills came due. Trump, Cosby and the Clintons

The Bank Fraud That Wasn't

A federal appeals court overturns a politicized mortgage case. The Bank Fraud That Wasn't

Washington's Chicken Retreat

Land owners—and prairie chickens—win one against the feds. Washington's Chicken Retreat

Trump vs. Clinton on Gun Rights

A fifth liberal Justice could kill the individual right to bear arms. Trump vs. Clinton on Gun Rights

Clinton Is Still the Favorite

Relax about the poll headlines. She has abiding advantages over Donald Trump. Clinton Is Still the Favorite

The Rough Road Ahead for Trump

If he wins, it won’t be pretty, because the conventional route tilts heavily in Hillary Clinton’s favor. The Rough Road Ahead for Trump

When Taxpayers Carry All the Risk

Too many insiders launch companies on the public’s dime—like a $15 million subsidy for balloon rides. When Taxpayers Carry All the Risk

Fannie, Freddie and an Outbreak of Amnesia

The growing ‘recap and release’ movement is a bad idea that could lead to another financial disaster. Fannie, Freddie and an Outbreak of Amnesia

ObamaCare: A Crony Capitalist's Best Friend

Congress blocked the law’s bailout of insurers—who are now suing to reinstate the sweetheart deal. ObamaCare: A Crony Capitalist's Best Friend

Peak TV in the FCC Valley of Darkness

Tom Wheeler is not the first whose life in politics left him unfit for responsibility. Peak TV in the FCC Valley of Darkness

Trump and the War Over Women

Plus the Ferguson effect is real as rising violence costs black lives. Trump and the War Over Women

Orange Is the New Normal

Can Mrs. Clinton succeed in stigmatizing Trump? Orange Is the New Normal

Puerto Rico Breakthrough

The GOP House applies market reform principles to an urgent problem. Puerto Rico Breakthrough

Instant Document Destruction at the IRS

A new lawsuit asks a federal court to force the agency to obey the law. Instant Document Destruction at the IRS

Hit the Taliban Harder

The Mansour strike will be wasted without more U.S. help from the air. Hit the Taliban Harder

Sex, Bill Clinton and Trump

In the 1990s, Bill Clinton taught us that only bluenoses worry about a pol’s treatment of women. Sex, Bill Clinton and Trump

Netanyahu Against the Generals

A case pits Israel’s faith in democracy against the views of its military brass. Netanyahu Against the Generals

The Nationwide Crime Wave Is Building

As the homicide rate keeps rising in many cities, even some who dismissed the ‘Ferguson effect’ admit the phenomenon is real. The Nationwide Crime Wave Is Building

The G-7 Agenda in Japan: Revive Global Prosperity

The subjects we will address include terrorism, international maritime laws and global health. The G-7 Agenda in Japan: Revive Global Prosperity

America's Vietnam Pivot

Uneasy about Beijing, Hanoi is eager for more democratic allies. America's Vietnam Pivot

Dishonest Justice

Plus, a commencement address that today’s grads need to hear. Dishonest Justice

The Troll Booth

The Washington Post presents a plan to “weed out the electorate.” The Troll Booth

The Miscarriage of Justice Department

A federal judge slams U.S. lawyers for deceiving the courts on immigrant deportations. The Miscarriage of Justice Department

California's Bullet Train to Whenever

Maybe the choo-choo will be built someday, heading somewhere. California's Bullet Train to Whenever

China's Taiwan Squeeze

Beijing is already trying to pressure the island’s new president. China's Taiwan Squeeze

Dear Grads, You Need a P&L

Even if you don’t like capitalism, you’d better draw up a personal profit-and-loss statement if you want to change the world. Dear Grads, You Need a P&L

The High Cost of Ultralow Interest Rates

They discourage saving and undermine personal responsibility, making government dependency more tempting. The High Cost of Ultralow Interest Rates

How Anti-Trade Nativism Wrecked the Ancient Greeks

Cleon was an Athenian demagogue, a shrewd operator known for violence and for getting things done. How Anti-Trade Nativism Wrecked the Ancient Greeks

A Medicare Experiment With a Grim Prognosis

Congress should stop this venture in bad medicine and flawed economics. A Medicare Experiment With a Grim Prognosis

Bernie and the Cut-the-Military Brigade

U.S. defense spending as a share of GDP is modest, but you wouldn’t know it from critics who distort reality. Bernie and the Cut-the-Military Brigade

Santos's Power Grab in the Name of Peace

The Colombian leader, using the Hugo Chávez playbook, wants a constitutional rewrite. Santos's Power Grab in the Name of Peace

A Job for Rubio-Cruz: Save the Web

Off the campaign trail,the senators now turn to protecting the Internet from Obama. A Job for Rubio-Cruz: Save the Web

Bernie Isn't Hillary's Problem

Democrats are bashing Sanders, but they should worry more about their presumptive nominee. Bernie Isn't Hillary's Problem

Fear of Speech in Germany

Merkel indulges Erdogan and it backfires on European rights. Fear of Speech in Germany

The EEOC Whiffs--Again!

The Supreme Court rules unanimously against the agency. The EEOC Whiffs--Again!

Take the Gloves Off Against the Taliban

Incredibly, even though much U.S. blood and treasure was sacrificed in Afghanistan, we won’t bomb the militants trying to take over the country. Take the Gloves Off Against the Taliban

Trump for Blow-Upper in Chief?

The Obama rule-making frenzy is one reason Americans are angered by a lack of jobs and raises. Trump for Blow-Upper in Chief?

Changing an NFL Team's Name Won't Fix Indian Schools

Throwing federal money at them won’t help either. What is needed? Holding tribal leaders accountable. Changing an NFL Team's Name Won't Fix Indian Schools

When 'Madam President' in the Oval Office Was a Punchline

In 1964, the ‘woman card’ was a joker, a Warner Bros. comedy with Polly Bergen and Fred MacMurray. When 'Madam President' in the Oval Office Was a Punchline

'There Was a Young Fellow From Ankara . . .'

Teasing a certain sensitive authoritarian with the President Erdogan Offensive Poetry Competition. 'There Was a Young Fellow From Ankara . . .'

A Clinton-Sanders Ticket?

Plus, the IRS is still targeting. A Clinton-Sanders Ticket?

The Sanders Panic

Democrats are loath to face their real problem. The Sanders Panic

Donald Trump's Day in Court

He offers an impressive list of replacements for Antonin Scalia. Donald Trump's Day in Court

Nigeria Needs U.S. Help Against Boko Haram

Obama is right to transfer 12 attack planes to the country. Nigeria Needs U.S. Help Against Boko Haram

Obama Front-Runs Trump on China

The new 522% steel tariff will hurt U.S. companies. Worse may be coming. Obama Front-Runs Trump on China

The IRS's Ugly Business as Usual

‘How much has really changed?’ a judge asks. Answer: not much. The scandal goes on. The IRS's Ugly Business as Usual

Clinton-Sanders: Maybe That's the Ticket

It could keep the party together, at least for this year, and deny an opportunity to Trump. Clinton-Sanders: Maybe That's the Ticket

Pope Francis and Martyrs to Communism

Thirty-eight Albanians killed by an atheistic Soviet-era regime will be beatified. Pope Francis and Martyrs to Communism

How Obama Gets Away With It

It is amazing that the president’s dismal record is largely absent from the 2016 campaign—until you consider his PR machine. How Obama Gets Away With It

Trump, Sanders and the Populist Anti-Policy Surge

Washington ‘experts’ stir many Americans’ loathing. Time to put the public back into public policy. Trump, Sanders and the Populist Anti-Policy Surge

#NeverTrump Is #NeverHappy

His list of judges prompts some sour reactions. #NeverTrump Is #NeverHappy

Obama's Overtime Chimera

The Administration mandates a raise that few will receive. Obama's Overtime Chimera

Brawling Over the Uber Spoils

Everything you hate about plaintiff attorneys in a single case. Brawling Over the Uber Spoils

Jerry Brown's Budget Blowout

After spending the last tax increase, he sets up California for another. Jerry Brown's Budget Blowout

Trump and Bernie: Less Is More

The two ‘outsiders’ are offering political minimalism because it works in our culture. Trump and Bernie: Less Is More

What If Clinton Gets Indicted?

It would scramble the campaign if Hillary or her aides lose the vital FBI primary. What If Clinton Gets Indicted?

Making Hens Cage-Free? You'll Shell Out for Eggs

Massachusetts wants to ban so-called battery cages, but shoppers may resist paying for chicken amenities. Making Hens Cage-Free? You'll Shell Out for Eggs

The LendingClub Distraction

Online platforms matching lenders and borrowers have big benefits that lawmakers should consider before rushing in with regulations. The LendingClub Distraction

An Undemocratic Vietnam Awaits Obama

The president’s visit will come the day after another farcical national election. An Undemocratic Vietnam Awaits Obama

Two Presidents in the White House?

Bill Clinton's mere presence in the West Wing would be intimidating. Two Presidents in the White House?

Bern, Baby, Burn

A major American political party faces disarray, even violence. Bern, Baby, Burn

His and Her Clintonomics

Hillary says she’ll use Bill on the economy, but her policies are to the left of Obama’s. His and Her Clintonomics

Washington's Arbitration Deception

Now the consumer bureau is ignoring its own research. Washington's Arbitration Deception

Beijing's Supply-Side Struggle

Xi Jinping increases political control to press economic reform. Beijing's Supply-Side Struggle

Exxon Is Big Tobacco? Tell Me Another

The corrupt Medicaid deal propped up tobacco stocks and government revenue. Exxon Is Big Tobacco? Tell Me Another

How to Make Hospitals Less Deadly

Doctors’ errors annually kill hundreds of thousands of Americans. Here are five reforms that would bring down the death toll. How to Make Hospitals Less Deadly

The Persistence of Racial Myopia on Education

Obsessing over desegregation formulas has been going on for decades, with little to show for producing better-educated students. Maybe inner-city charter schools are onto something. The Persistence of Racial Myopia on Education

Ending the Fed's Inflation Fixation

The focus is misplaced—and because it delays an overdue interest-rate rise, it is also dangerous. Ending the Fed's Inflation Fixation

The Anti-Israel Poisoning Starts Young

Palestinian schools honor the killers of my father, a teacher. This would break his heart. The Anti-Israel Poisoning Starts Young

Hillary Needs to Feel the Bern

She’s got the votes but not Democratic hearts. For that, Clinton needs Sanders’s full support. Hillary Needs to Feel the Bern

Can Hillary Win?

It’s hard to see how, unless she can’t lose. Can Hillary Win?

Obama's Transgender 'Guidance'

The White House starts another culture war to drive liberal turnout. Obama's Transgender 'Guidance'

Class-Action Reprieve

The Supreme Court rebukes the Ninth Circuit on standing. Class-Action Reprieve

Sisters Act Two: Back in the Habit

The Court offers Obama a chance for compromise on religious liberty. Sisters Act Two: Back in the Habit

Big Win for Little Sisters

President Obama’s contraceptive mandate gets a high court smackdown. Big Win for Little Sisters

What's Socialism, Dad?

Venezuela provides a lesson to anyone tempted to feel the Bern. What's Socialism, Dad?

Trade Is a National Security Imperative

Abandoning the Pacific pact will tell America’s Asian allies that the U.S. is yielding to China. They will accommodate accordingly. Trade Is a National Security Imperative

You're Reading This? Perfect

My choice of burrito ingredients, rental car, grocery-store bag—you name it, I’m flawless. You're Reading This? Perfect

The Accidental Running Guru

Something I told Jim Fixx 40 years ago suddenly seems like it’s being trotted out everywhere I look. The Accidental Running Guru

No More Dignity

Why Republican voters bet on Trump. No More Dignity

Treasury's Teamsters Bailout Ploy

By rejecting a pension rescue plan, Obama sets taxpayers up for a hit. Treasury's Teamsters Bailout Ploy

The IRS's Donor Lists

Congress should keep the names of donors out of tax returns. The IRS's Donor Lists

Hurting in Pyongyang

As Seoul and the U.S. get tougher, China may be enforcing sanctions. Hurting in Pyongyang

Where Oil Prices Go From Here

With political change in Saudi Arabia and the market rebalancing, look for $50 a barrel by the fall. Where Oil Prices Go From Here

The Entrepreneur's Case for Trump

What elitists misinterpret as uneven principles is really adaptability—and, by the way, he can win. The Entrepreneur's Case for Trump

Why Foreign Buyers Are Snapping Up U.S. Companies

The high corporate tax rate drives inversions and makes American firms attractive for takeover from afar. Why Foreign Buyers Are Snapping Up U.S. Companies

An Ill Wind: Open Season on Bald Eagles

Sacrificing 4,200 of the birds a year for green energy sounds fine to regulators. An Ill Wind: Open Season on Bald Eagles

Twitter Picks Russia Over the U.S.

The company cuts off the CIA. But selling data to Vladimir Putin? That’s fine. Twitter Picks Russia Over the U.S.

Notable & Quotable: 'Is Islamophobia Accelerating Global Warming?'

A lecture at MIT about ‘the dominant form of racism today and the ecological crisis.’ Notable & Quotable: 'Is Islamophobia Accelerating Global Warming?'

Brazil's Chance to Save Itself

The interim president inherited an economic crisis. Reform, not new taxes, is essential. Brazil's Chance to Save Itself

The Clinton Business Model . . .

A case study in what to expect from a Hillary Presidency. The Clinton Business Model . . .

. . . And Donald Trump's Taxes

Democrats will keep pounding him until he releases his returns. . . . And Donald Trump's Taxes

No Property Rights Zones

Mbogo loses in Dallas, and other cities are pulling the same trick. No Property Rights Zones

When All Economics Is Political

The dismal science has too much junk science, says Russ Roberts, an evangelist for humility in a discipline where it is often hard to find. When All Economics Is Political

Donald Trump's Amazon Adventure

Does he really want to be president—or is his attack on entrepreneur Jeff Bezos a cry for help? Donald Trump's Amazon Adventure

Eight Justices Won't Do---but Six Were Fine for 1789

The Supreme Court didn’t settle on nine jurists, the number now customary, until after the Civil War. Eight Justices Won't Do---but Six Were Fine for 1789

Fees That Sickly Public-Pension Funds Can't Afford

Illinois paid hedge-fund managers $180 million over three years, with underwhelming results. Fees That Sickly Public-Pension Funds Can't Afford

Transgender Surgery Isn't the Solution

A drastic physical change doesn't address underlying psycho-social troubles. Transgender Surgery Isn't the Solution

#NeverTrump Needs Help

Conservative intellectuals lose all perspective. #NeverTrump Needs Help

Vindicating Congress's Power of the Purse

Obama said ‘so sue me.’ The House did, and Obama just lost. Vindicating Congress's Power of the Purse

Brazil and the Left's Latin Comeuppance

Suspended President Rousseff joins the ranks of failing socialist leaders. Brazil and the Left's Latin Comeuppance

A Trump-Ryan Modus Vivendi

An armistice is in the interests of both men, and the country. A Trump-Ryan Modus Vivendi

Why Free Speech Matters on Campus

‘Safe spaces’ will create graduates unwilling to tolerate differing opinions—a crisis for a free society. Why Free Speech Matters on Campus

Mr. Trump Goes to Washington

The voters have rebuked professional Republicans and conservatives. What’s next for the GOP? Mr. Trump Goes to Washington

Trump's Money Games

First he was going to self-fund. Now he isn’t. Meanwhile, Clinton raises $213 million. Trump's Money Games

A Methodist Culture-War Showdown

As church delegates convene, American liberals clash with conservative Africans. A Methodist Culture-War Showdown

Kerry's Peculiar Message About Iran for European Banks

Why is Washington pushing banks like mine to do what is still illegal for American banks? Kerry's Peculiar Message About Iran for European Banks

Struggling to Fight Islamic State in a Fractured Libya

As rival militias from east and west converge on a terrorist stronghold, factional tensions bubble. Struggling to Fight Islamic State in a Fractured Libya

Barack and the Bomb

Plus, what Paul Ryan and Donald Trump have in common. Barack and the Bomb

The Art of the Political Deal

Trump and Ryan seek unity by negotiation. The Art of the Political Deal

The Hiroshima Speech Obama Won't Give

How we arrived at the dawn of a new and more dangerous nuclear age. The Hiroshima Speech Obama Won't Give

Saved by the Superdelegates

Sanders keeps beating Clinton, who looks weaker against Trump. Saved by the Superdelegates

Protecting Big Business

The FTC admits it blocked a merger as a way to help ‘large’ firms. Protecting Big Business

Obama, Truman and Hiroshima

There’s zero reason to apologize for the atomic bombing, which forestalled invasion and saved lives. Obama, Truman and Hiroshima

The Ryan-Trump Summit

Thursday’s summit could be the beginning of a useful, if not beautiful, relationship. The Ryan-Trump Summit

A Climate Courtroom Crusade Scorches Due Process

Attorneys general demand Exxon’s files without first asking a judge—a case of the fox guarding the hens. A Climate Courtroom Crusade Scorches Due Process

Teaching With Judge Bork in Mind

The best teachers are driven by love for the subject they teach. Teaching With Judge Bork in Mind

Trump vs. Clinton, Beyond the Cage Match

Her résumé scores with voters, but he wins on who can bring change. Trump vs. Clinton, Beyond the Cage Match

Streamlining Medicine and Saving Lives

The Senate has a chance to cut regulation and promote medical innovation. Streamlining Medicine and Saving Lives