David Brooks
NYT Opinion | How and why Donald Trump will fail
Trump is right about a lot of things, accurately identifying problems on issues like inflation and the border. But when it comes to building structures to address those problems — the man is just hapless and incompetent
- David Brooks
- New York Times
Why US campus protests may end up helping Trump get elected
In the 1960s, Republicans were quick to use the excesses of the student protest movement against the war in Vietnam to their advantage. This year, history could repeat itself
- David Brooks
- New York Times
How Israel, Palestine missed a chance for peace
In 2000, the two sides made real progress towards a peace deal brokered by the US. But the radicals on both sides undermined the efforts, leading to the bloodshed we see today
- David Brooks
- New York Times
From classroom to workplace, why boys and men are falling behind
Men everywhere are struggling in the classroom and the workplace, are lonely and in despair. Women meanwhile are outpacing them and it has something to do with modern culture
- David Brooks
- New York Times
Inside mass shooter's mind: 'Am I a loser, or are they losers?'
The common thing to say about mass shooters is that they have mental health issues, but that’s often misleading. It's a complex mix of circumstances, personality and background that drives them to do what they do
- David Brooks
- New York Times
Marriage is a 50-yr conversation, being cheated is OK if...life's greatest hacks
Embrace the weird kid in you. March to your own beat. Build identity capital — here are some gems of advice to help you sail through crowded supermarket checkouts and life itself
- David Brooks
- New York Times
How Putin's search for greatness and pride led him to a war
...and it's also why he cannot back down
- David Brooks
- NYT News Service
How racist Is America?
Is America still a white supremacist nation or is racism mostly a part of America’s past?
- David Brooks
- NYT News Service
Consequences of America losing faith in itself
If the US defends women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and racial justice at home it can't cede power to the Taliban, Hamas, and other reactionary forces abroad
- David Brooks
- New York Times