The documentary series “Five Came Back” and the British film “Their Finest” have brought World War II propaganda films back into public consciousness.

President Trump’s budget provides a boost to “our common defense” at the price of cutting support for “the general welfare.”

The A.P. owes its uniqueness and stature in no small part to its business model.

In its mature form politeness is a species of charity.

Famine has already been declared in parts of South Sudan; Nigeria, Yemen and Somalia are on the brink of it.

“Accidental Courtesy” chronicles Davis’ fascination with the K.K.K., from the 1980s through his current work with the Klan, American Nazis and other white supremacists and separatists.