Yoni Appelbaum

The U.S. was once the world’s most geographically mobile society. Now we’re stuck in place—and that’s a very big problem.

In 1901, a series of articles took a dim view of the era, and of the idea that all Americans ought to participate in the democratic process.

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A tectonic demographic shift is under way. Can the country hold together?

The special counsel has concluded he can neither charge nor clear the president. Only Congress can now resolve the allegations against him.

Starting the process will rein in a president who is undermining American ideals—and bring the debate about his fitness for office into Congress, where it belongs.

As participation in civic life has dwindled, so has public faith in the country’s system of government.

Not yet—but it has precious few supporters on either the left or the right.

A multi-ethnic democracy requires grappling honestly with the past—and recognizing the symbols of the Confederacy for what they are.

The president addressed the quadrennial gathering like a campaign rally—talking to a group devoted to service as if it valued self-interest.