Vol. 21, No. 4

October 5, 2015

Cover Story
The Microaggressions Minefield
By Matt Labash
Also in This Issue
  • P.J. O'Rourke on Ann Coulter
  • Can Biden Defeat Her? — Jay Cost
  • High Anxiety in the Baltics — Jeffrey Gedmin

This issue of The Weekly Standard examined contemporary cultural debates and political developments. Matt Labash's cover feature explored the contentious landscape of microaggressions and political correctness on college campuses and in society at large. The issue also featured P.J. O'Rourke's commentary on Ann Coulter, Jay Cost's analysis of whether Joe Biden could challenge the Democratic frontrunner in 2016, and Jeffrey Gedmin's piece on rising tensions in the Baltic states amid Putin's aggressive posturing. Additional articles covered everything from fantasy sports regulation to the Afghan military's problematic practices and the evolution of dueling culture.