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ROSS DOUTHAT
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How Catholics Became Prisoners of Vatican II
As the Second Vatican Council turns 60, it looks unsuccessful and irreversible.
From Moscow to Tehran, a Crisis of Illiberalism
The liberal West is in trouble, but its rivals still aren’t ready to supplant it.
What Do the Physical Costs of Pregnancy Mean for the Abortion Debate? //alt: Pregnancy Can Be an Ordeal. What Does that Mean for the Abortion Debate?
On the argument that childbearing’s trauma justifies abortion rights.
Will Nostalgia Kill the British Right?
A yearning for the 1980s meets a very 21st century kind of European crisis.
What Putin’s Nuclear Threat Means for Ukraine and the U.S.
Russia is flailing and losing. The nuclear threat is growing.
Can Republicans Tax the Rich?
The continuing quest for a conservative policy reformation, and its continuing problems.
Why Queen Elizabeth’s Strength Is Putin’s Weakness
Why the mystical quality we call legitimacy is key for rulers.
Can Life-of-the-Mother Abortion Exceptions Work?
How the overturning of Roe has shaped the debate around life-threatening circumstances.
The Ukraine War’s Decisive Season
We will soon see if European resolve holds up.
Does Biden Really Believe We Are in a Crisis of Democracy?
The president’s strategy and rhetoric makes more sense if he doesn’t.