The Exhibit That Will Change How You See Impressionism
The National Gallery’s “Paris 1874” explores the movement’s dark origins.
The 21st Century’s Greatest, Ghastliest Showman
Donald Trump has made himself a spectacle—and inescapable.
The Strange History Behind the Anti-Semitic Dutch Soccer Attacks
Ajax, the Dutch soccer club that Maccabi Tel Aviv played before its fans were ambushed in Amsterdam, has long identified itself with Jews.
Political Comedy, With a Side of Desperation
The comedian-to-campaign-influencer pipeline has muddled the genre.
The Limits of Democratic Optimism
Kamala Harris’s position in an unpopular White House made her a tricky messenger for idealistic visions of the future.
A Precise, Cutting Portrayal of Societal Misogyny
In her new book, Cho Nam-Joo captures both the universality of sexism and the specificity of women’s experiences.
Why Democrats Are Losing the Culture War
The booming right-wing influencer ecosystem helped reelect Donald Trump—and the other side may not have an answer.
America Got the Father It Wanted
The appeal of Trump’s paternalism
I Love to Drive Fast, and I Cannot Stop
Is my bad habit going to be my demise?
The Freedom of Quincy Jones
The late producer came from hardship and knew his history, which allowed him to see—and invent—the future of music.
The Magic Mountain Saved My Life
When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose. Today, its vision is startlingly relevant.
Ode to Uncertainty
I’m not sleeping and neither are you.
The Shadow Over Kamala Harris’s Campaign
In presenting the nation with the catastrophic notion of his return to office, Donald Trump is robbing his opponent of her full moment—and the moment of its full meaning.
The SNL Election Sketch That Captured Voter Exhaustion
Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on the show, but another segment last night made a sharper political point.
Climate Change Comes for Baseball
The summer sport is facing big questions about how it will adapt.
Finally, a Holocaust Movie With No Lessons
In A Real Pain, Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin tell a story in which the genocide is only background.
The Five Best Books to Read Before an Election
These titles might lend readers a new perspective ahead of November 5.
The Silliest, Sexiest Show of the Year
Rivals brims with absurd excess, but is deeply serious about pleasure.
A Surprising Window Into the Growing Pains of Older Adults
The men of The Golden Bachelorette are looking for love—but they’re also finding friendship with one another.
Eight Nonfiction Books That Will Frighten You
These eight titles are some of the best the true-crime genre has to offer.