Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions ...

Since last week’s newsletter offered a favorite argument for the existence of God, it’s only fair to balance the scales by considering a strong argument against religious faith, against the existence ...

Strong and thorough evidence supports an argument or "claim," providing explanation in the form of quotes, statistics, personal reflections, and observations, to name a few. Yet, just including a ...

For years when I taught freshman composition, I centered the class around argument, the form of writing that I took to be at the heart of academic discourse and intellectual life generally. I assigned ...

Members of the public who want to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court can now apply through an online lottery to obtain advance reservations for seats at those arguments. The Supreme Court ...

Every relationship faces conflict at some point. Disagreeing is part of being intimate with another person, whether that person is a friend, a family member, or a romantic partner. Arguments are a ...

When you have an argument with someone you actually care about in some way, if your goal is to win the argument, you will lose. Failed marriages, relationships, friendships, teams, bands, and business ...

Arguments are a part of life, and navigating them effectively can often feel like an art. One subtle yet powerful tool in winning an argument is the phrase "part of me." When used thoughtfully, this ...

Now, I’m not disputing that description of him, but what if I told you that Trump’s much-maligned tactics were not that different from those deployed by one of the most respected and accomplished ...

That was shocking. If you didn’t find that shocking, then nothing shocks you. You are unshockable. With that as the basis of my return-to-office mandate obituary, I also declared that all the ...