Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out
Too much aloneness is creating a crisis of social fitness.
What Tom Suozzi’s Win Means for Democrats
His special-election victory offers his party a road map for rebutting Republicans on immigration this fall.
When Valentine’s Day Meets Ash Wednesday
Death reminds us of the limits of romantic love, but it also sets romantic love free.
How to Spend Your Time ‘Poorly’
A new novel puts Henry David Thoreau at its center and reveals what he was really searching for when he went off to live alone.
What Would It Take to Convince Americans That the Economy Is Fine?
When it comes to prosperity, Americans trust feelings more than facts.
What to Do If the Course of True Love Is Not Running Smoothly
Think of romance as being like a business start-up: You have to be prepared for failure, and learn from it, to realize ultimate bliss.
Great Apes Know Just How Much to Annoy One Another
Playful teasing might have evolved to help our ape ancestors gather crucial intel on their family’s and friends’ thoughts.
Trump’s Contempt for Military Service
The GOP candidate’s shot at Nikki Haley’s husband is part of a pattern.
Biden’s Hidden Economic Success
His agenda is driving more investment into communities left for scrap.
Photos of Carnival 2024 Around the World
Images of many of this year’s varied Carnival parades and celebrations
A Hail Mary to Save The Daily Show
Jon Stewart’s return to the show he popularized isn’t a mere nostalgia ploy—it’s a sharp spin on an old formula.
Republicans Are No Longer a Political Party
They’ve become yet another subsidiary of Trump Inc.
Democrats Should Pick a New Presidential Candidate Now
The party needs to wake up and stop sleepwalking toward disaster with Biden as its nominee.
Anita’s Secrets
A short story
On Failing the Family Vacation
How I got dumped, went on a cruise, and embraced radical self-acceptance
Elite Universities Have Not Sacrificed Excellence for Diversity
Like most reactionary myths, hand-wringing about modern universities trades upon nostalgia from smart people who ought to know better.
No One Is Prepared for a New Era of Global Migration
Erasing prejudice alone won’t solve the migrant crisis.
The Awfulness of Elite Hypocrisy on Marriage
The privileged classes would never dream of saying one form of family life is better than another. So why are they always married?
The Nation Still Needs a New Birth in Liberty
Readers respond to our December 2023 issue.
How to Actually Guarantee the Right to Vote
A six-point checklist