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History’s hinge

The United States has always been the last, best hope of mankind. Now, with an American pope in Rome, we stand at one of history’s great hinge points. How we use the opportunity presented to us will define the rest of this century — and beyond.

Madame Quối is Done With Politics

April 30, 2025, marks fifty years since the Fall of Saigon, and Madame Quối Nguyễn is done thinking about politics. Given the choice, she prefers pragmatism.

Review: Il Carciofo is the last roman

Despite the issues and given the context it inserted itself into, Chicago’s latest Roman restaurant is worth an enthusiastic visit.