NotableA flaw in Harry and Meghan’s plans. “As endearing as Meghan and Harry’s story was, reality was never far behind. The biggest crisis, of course, was that a woman of color was infiltrating the royal family and, more important, the royal bloodline, however diluted it may be at this point. What should have been merely fraught, but manageable, quickly became untenable.” — Roxane Gay, a contributing Opinion writer Let Iran control the Strait of Hormuz. “Perhaps the consequences of lasting Iranian authority over the Strait of Hormuz will even dissuade future U.S. presidents — or Mr. Trump — from launching risky and unnecessary wars.” — Rosemary Kelanic, the director of the Middle East program at Defense Priorities Canada can tough it out. “Friday, Aug. 21, may go down in history as Canada’s Liberation Day. It was the day America came for us, and we said no.” — Stephen Marche, host of the Gloves Off Podcast Spotlight
We’re In a New Era of Class Warfare. Is Change Still Possible?The class-based violence of the past was part of a broader struggle. Today, the violence is the end in itself. ICYMIIs Andy Beshear of Kentucky the next Bill Clinton? “For Democrats desperate to win back the White House in 2028 and repair the party’s toxic image in swaths of flyover country, Beshear is a thrilling reminder that it actually is possible for Democrats to win in states that aren’t just purple but glow red.” — Nicholas Kristof, an Opinion columnist Listen (or Watch)
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