The Banality of Evil, Again

https://www.nytimes.com/by/bret-stephens· Apr 28, 2026 · 9:00 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 2 views

The distinguishing feature of Cole Tomas Allen’s manifesto is its insipidity.

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