Historically, Americans across the political spectrum had high levels of trust in scientific and medical experts. But controversies over masking and vaccines throughout the pandemic shattered this consensus. A new public opinion survey from Daniel A. Cox, M. Anthony Mills, Ian R. Banks, Kelsey Eyre Hammond, and Kyle Gray reveals the full scope of the politically and demographically polarized skepticism toward these institutions.

What are the sources of persistent intergenerational poverty, and how effective are current policy responses? As part of a National Academy of Sciences committee, Michael R. Strain contributed to a new report that documents the economic and social costs of this persistent issue and identifies promising solutions.

In recent weeks, Vladimir Putin has increasingly embraced antisemitic rhetoric directed against his regime's opponents, external and internal. Leon Aron surveys the long history of state antisemitism in Russia and explains why Putin's shift may be a sign of weakness.  

If you want a break from public policy, Joshua Katz reviews Emily Wilson's new translation of the Iliad. Katz sets Wilson's social and political commitments to the side and praises her fresh, contemporary take on the foundational classic of Western literature as "one of the best" translations available.

Health policy in the US has completely stagnated; despite attempts at reforms, costs continue to increase while US life expectancy declines, and neither party has convincing solutions on offer. Writing for National Affairs, Thomas P. Miller explains why our health care challenges seem so intractable and what we can do to escape the cycle of policy failure.