A Trumpian farce to make the ghosts of Jefferson, Madison and Vichy France’s victims weep
Former President Thomas Jefferson, President Donald Trump, and former President James Madison. Photo by Stock Montage/Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Robert Zaretsky
July 3, 2025
Last Friday, I received...
A great Jewish historian guided America away from war — is there no one to guide Donald Trump?
JFK signs the order of a naval blockade of Cuba, on Oct. 23, 1962. Photo by Getty Images
Robert Zaretsky
June 25, 2025
Tomorrow will mark the...
Bombing Iran, Donald Trump is triggering a tragedy that Thucydides foretold long ago
Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation from the White House on June 21, 2025 about the three Iranian nuclear facilities that...
Eventually, the French turned against their government — when will Americans turn against Trump?
Donald Trump observes the installation of a flag pole. Photo by Getty Images
Robert Zaretsky
June 18, 2025
As we struggle to find our footing amid the...