Today, Monahan runs 8Ball, his cult-favorite newsletter on Substack that decodes contemporary aesthetics, social dynamics, tech, and the subtle undercurrents of change. If you want to understand why ...

When diet culture meets conservative morality. By Meher Ahmad and Jessica Grose Produced by Derek Arthur Conservative Christian influencers are reshaping beauty standards and promoting diet culture — ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Mr. Edmundson’s most recent book is “The Age of Guilt: The Super-Ego in the Online World.” Is there anyone out there now who doesn’t swear? Is there anyone who doesn’t revel in vulgar language? You ...

Free speech took center stage as advocates, lawyers and experts from around the world convened recently at Vanderbilty University in Nashville.