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American Bloodshed

Political violence poses an existential threat to our nation and our freedoms—but it’s not too late.

Show Us Your Face

The federal government should prohibit the wearing of masks by ICE agents and require them to properly identify themselves.

How Public Health Discredited Itself

To earn back the respect of Americans, the profession needs to return to its original principles.

Annoying People to Death

Why the Medicaid work requirement is a terrible idea.

The Missing Piece of RFK Jr.’s Agenda

The health secretary has been noticeably quiet about a major MAHA obsession: sleep.

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