How a Playwright Became One of the Most Incisive Social Critics of Our Time
The subversive vision of Michael R. Jackson
Taylor Swift Is Just the Latest Subject in a Long History of Pop Conspiracy Theories
As weird as the conspiracy theory may sound, it’s just a few short hops away from a rather popular way of thinking about culture.
The Validation Brigade Salutes Trump
Full support of the former president has become almost banal among Republicans, like joining a grocery line.
Photos of the Week: Ferret Racing, Ice Castles, Sauna Marathon
Scenes from the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar, new lava flows in southwestern Iceland, a freestyle-skiing competition in Utah, a Carnival gala on Tenerife, and much more
Biden’s Age Is Now Unavoidable
Joe Biden looks like he is turning into a statue of Joe Biden.
If Russia Wins
Republican obstructionism could lead to global disaster.
The Supreme Court Is Eager to Rid Itself of This Difficult Trump Question
It just doesn’t know how.
The Special Counsel’s Devastating Description of Biden
Robert Hur’s report recommends against charging the president but paints Biden as an “elderly man with a poor memory.”
Why Republican Politicians Do Whatever Trump Says
The former president’s stories of business dominance were often exaggerated. With Republican politicians, he’s found a group he can control.
Zelensky Finds a General
Ukrainian General Valerii Zaluzhny had the second-most-difficult job in the world. His boss has the most difficult one.
‘Evidence Maximalism’ Is How the Internet Argues Now
A simple theory for why the internet is so conspiratorial
How The Atlantic First Made Sense of Jazz
In 1922, a musicologist imagined how future historians might judge the day’s jazz cynics.
The Despots of Silicon Valley
The intellectual origins of the movement that self-described “techno-optimists” are advancing is dark—and deeply familiar.
Trump’s ‘Knock on the Door’
The former president and his aides are formulating plans to deport millions of migrants.
Toby Keith Had More to Talk About Than His Politics
The late singer became a household name by leaning into partisan controversy, obscuring his often-artful songwriting.
The Special Election That Could Give Democrats Hope for November
Today marks the start of their campaign to retake Congress.
A Fake Yellow Line Changed Football Forever
You’ve been watching the Super Bowl in mixed reality for 25 years.
Six Books About Winter as It Once Was
These titles remind us of the season’s long-established joys and its necessary quiet, even as the climate changes.
Blinken’s Make-or-Break Tour of the Middle East
Whether Washington can de-escalate tensions will determine the future of its regional authority.
Schopenhauer’s Advice on How to Achieve Great Things
Do you have an important project in mind? The 19th-century philosopher’s approach is still timely today.
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