The Return of the John Birch Society
The organization, once relegated to the outermost edges of the conservative movement, now fits neatly into its mainstream.
The Heartbreaking Insight of The Boy and the Heron
Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-nominated film illustrates how war can destroy that most precious of things—the innocence of a child’s soul.
How Democrats Could Disqualify Trump If the Supreme Court Doesn’t
Without clear guidance from the Court, House Democrats suggest that they might not certify a Trump win on January 6.
They Rode the Rails, Made Friends, and Fell Out of Love With America
Hurray for the Riff Raff has made the next great American road album.
The Pro-life Movement’s Not-So-Secret Plan for Trump
The Republican candidate wants to seem moderate on abortion. His would-be advisers have other ideas.
The Americans Who Need Chaos
They’re embracing nihilism and upending politics.
Ukraine’s Shock Will Last for Generations
Photographs of how two years of war transformed a society
Photos of the Week: Hungry Fox, Plum Blossoms, Snow Rally
Farmer protests against low crop prices in India, a shallow flood in Death Valley, a wooden replica of the Eiffel Tower in France, unusually warm weather at a ski resort in Poland, and much more
Florida’s Experiment With Measles
How far can the state go before a serious outbreak hits?
What Nikki Haley Is Trying to Prove
She’s highly unlikely to win, but she’s looking to send a message.
I Went to a Rave With the 46-Year-Old Millionaire Who Claims to Have the Body of a Teenager
Bryan Johnson wants to build a nation of immortals. Would you join?
The Mystery of Partner ‘Convergence’
Couples’ personalities can become more similar over time—but the causes are still enigmatic.
The Legacy of Charles V. Hamilton and Black Power
A tribute to a true theorist of democracy
How America Became Addicted to Therapy
And lost its tolerance for everyday stress.
Could South Carolina Change Everything?
The twist in the state’s GOP primary this year
The Strongest Case Against Donald Trump
Trump brings out the worst in Americans. Nikki Haley wouldn’t.
The Happy Way to Drop Your Grievances
Grumbling about something can feel as if it offers relief, but it spreads misery. Here’s how to break the habit and make everyone happier.
The Most Consequential Recent First Lady
Which president’s wife abandoned the script entirely?
When Private Equity Comes for a Public Good
Adam Harris discusses how financiers could change the child-care industry.
KitchenAid Did It Right 87 Years Ago
Modern appliances are rarely built to last. They could learn something from the KitchenAid stand mixer.