Vol. 20, No. 24

March 2, 2015

Cover Story
The Transgender Triumph
Identity politics über alles
By Charlotte Allen
Also in This Issue
  • The Golden Age of the American Musical — Terry Teachout
  • Putin's Long Arm — Ted R. Bromund
  • Friend and Foe in Syria — Lee Smith

This issue of The Weekly Standard featured Charlotte Allen's cover story examining the rise of transgender activism and identity politics in American culture. The magazine also explored the golden age of the American musical through Terry Teachout's arts criticism, while covering pressing geopolitical matters including Russian interference tactics, Middle Eastern conflicts, and the shifting dynamics between authoritarian regimes. The issue presented conservative perspectives on cultural trends, foreign policy challenges, and the evolving political landscape of early 2015.