A New Kind of ‘Illness Realism’
Two authors' memoirs attempt to communicate intensely isolating experiences to readers.
The Algorithmic Cage
The private companies in control of social-media networks possess an unprecedented ability to manipulate and control the populace.
Bridget Jones Never Gets Old
How the beloved British diarist outlasted her critics
The Beating Heart of Twin Peaks
David Lynch's work was often described as “mysterious” or “surreal”—but the emotions it provoked were just as fundamental.
10 Indie Films You Should Watch for in 2025
Conan O’Brien’s dramatic debut and a look back at To Catch a Predator rank among the standouts at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
The Government’s Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified
Four IT professionals lay out just how destructive Elon Musk’s incursion into the U.S. government could be.
Photos of the Week: Mandarin Duck, Groundhog Day, Llama Race
Hot summer weather in Brazil, snowboarding in Colorado, protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk in several states, and much more
The Man in the Midnight-Blue Six-Ply Italian-Milled Wool Suit
A perfect suit, made by an expert tailor out of superlative fabric, would do nothing less than transform me.
A Greenland Plot More Cynical Than Fiction
In Donald Trump’s world, reality has quickly become stranger than I ever imagined in Borgen.
The Rise of the Selfish Plutocrats
Instead of pursuing philanthropy, many now seek to evade social responsibility.
Civil Servants Are Not America’s Enemies
Trump wants to bring back the spoils system of the 19th century.
The Challenges the U.S. Would Face in Gaza
The president offered no outline for overcoming a daunting set of obstacles.
What Does the Department of Education Actually Do?
With the help of Congress, a president could get rid of the agency. Getting rid of the programs it runs and the money it spends would be a different matter.
Parenting in America Keeps Getting More Intensive
The philosophy is hard on parents and children alike.
There Is No Real-Estate Solution for Gaza
Here’s what truly fresh thinking would look like instead.
Trump Is Inheriting an Environmental Disaster
PFAS could be the rare environmental issue that gets addressed this term.
Trump’s Assault on USAID Makes Project 2025 Look Like Child’s Play
“I have never seen a government action have such an immediate impact.”
The Spies Are Shown the Door
Trump has never understood how the CIA’s people work. But he might know how to make them quit.
Don’t Make Small Talk. Think Big Talk.
Discover the rewards of discussing deep things.
How the Economists Took Over the NBA
The financialization of sports has hit pro basketball, where business regulations now rule.
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