Posts by Swedan Margen
A Moral Case for Jeff Bezos’s Wealth | National Review
Entrepreneurs’ access to public goods does not make them unworthy of the value they create. Source link
Read MoreThe Samurai Come to Dallas, Cloisonné, a Spiny Lobster, and a Sake Fountain in Tow | National Review
The flower of Japanese metalwork shines in an impressive collaboration. Source link
Read MoreWhy Are So Many Jews Democrats? | National Review
In this excerpt from her new book, Batya Ungar-Sargon looks into the perplexing phenomenon of Jewish liberalism. Source link
Read MoreHow City Kids Used to Play on the Streets of New York
Cooper’s work recalls classic Tenement-era images of city dwellers making the most use of the city around them. One picture, of a child bouncing on a trashed mattress, has the verve and frozen dynamism of a Simone Biles action shot. Cooper catches the child in a full flip, folded like a pin, as if he’s…
Read MoreThis Is How Cool Girls Are Styling the Sandal Trend of the Summer
Okay, they’re not jelly sandals (though this style dips its toe in PVC touches), but wedge sandals are another divisive summer 2026 shoe trend. Commonly thong sandals, these wedge flip-flops are a level up from kitten heels. Dare I say they’re easier to walk in? If you think it looks familiar, this funky footwear got…
Read MoreWhen Should You Say Goodbye to a Pet?
Amy’s vet referred her to Kennedy because Jingo had been diagnosed with tracheal collapse. The rings of cartilage that held open his airway had weakened, and he’d developed a honking cough that could quickly devolve into gasping. Amy hated watching him struggle. “These near-miss moments happen and you wonder, Is this it?” she said. “What…
Read MoreRetinol Alternatives: What to Use Instead of Retinol, According to an Esthetician
Retinol is one of those skincare ingredients that tends to sit in a league of its own. If you’ve spent any time in the world of skincare, you’ll know they’re often spoken about in slightly reverent tones—and for good reason. Derived from vitamin A, retinoids work by accelerating skin cell turnover and supporting collagen production,…
Read MoreNot Black—The Unexpected Heel Color Alexandra Just Wore in the Monaco Paddock
An F1 friend of mine messaged me the other day asking me what she should wear to the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. My immediate response was to pack at least one white dress. They’re easy, versatile, and elegant. Plus, It girls in Monaco love them—Alexandra Leclerc included. What I failed to pass along to…
Read MoreInstead of Taking Your Job, A.I. Might Transform It
In search of a better understanding of our current moment, I recently went looking for A.I. adopters outside the tech industry. I asked the C.E.O. of a journalism nonprofit how he’s using A.I., and he showed me a web-based tool that he vibe-coded using Claude Code, Anthropic’s programming agent. Each morning, the tool automatically summarizes…
Read MoreInside Phoebe Bridgers’s Secret Show at Madison Square Garden
That same year, Bridgers released “The Record” with her band boygenius, which would go on to win three Grammys; attended the Met Gala for the second time; performed on “Saturday Night Live,” also for the second time; and was named one of Time’s Women of the Year. In a feat more or less unprecedented since…
Read MoreVittoria Ceretti Loves Wearing This Surprising Sneaker Trend in the Summer
Listen. We’re all fans of ballet flats and the cool girl–approved flip-flop trend that’s been circulating as of late, but sometimes, it’s good to branch out. As a self-proclaimed shoe lover, I enjoy seeing a new shoe trend come onto the scene, especially when it’s endorsed by certified It girl Vittoria Ceretti. Ceretti was just…
Read MoreIt Will Be Hard for Democrats to Replace Graham Platner | National Review
Pulling a Biden or Torricelli swap will not be that easy. Source link
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