Top 5 articles: We are our own making.
And Chief Justice Roberts and the future of the Supreme Court.
“Where John Roberts Is Taking the Court”
Because the future of the court and its decisions are in limbo as more nominations may come up in the immediate future, and Chief Justice John Roberts’ decision on barring a citizenship question from the 2020 census shows he may be more of a wildcard than previously thought.
“The Biggest Threat to America Is Us”
Because Thomas Friedman thinks that some fairly centrist ideas will help realize the American dream.
Because speaking of centrism, a populist variety is possible, according to Simon van Zuylen-Wood.
“The Deepening Crisis in Evangelical Christianity”
Because the cost of President Trump to Evangelicals is getting higher and higher.
“Scientists Are Giving Dead Brains New Life. What Could Go Wrong?”
Because scientists are learning how to keep brain cells alive - for weeks - and that has implications for how we handle death.