News in Brief The Battle Over Conservatism It is not an exaggeration to say that conservatism is experiencing a civil war in the Trump era, with William F. Buckley on one side and Sean Hannity on the other. Seth Masket
News in Brief The Mythical Virtues of Non-Violent Resistance Advocating a policy of “obedience” isn’t just insulting to black people—it’s a way to silence discussion about inequality and police murders. Ted Scheinman
Social Justice Why Are TV’s Talking Heads So Angry All the Time? Two researchers dive into the spittle-flecked world of outrage media. Jesse Singal