The Fog
A poem for Wednesday
The Women Killed by the Dobbs Decision
An avoidable—and predictable—tragedy in Georgia
Israel’s ‘Hand of God’ Operation
A force that is looking in fear at its own iPhones and BlackBerrys is not in top condition to fight.
The Real Reason Trump and Vance Are Spreading Lies About Haitians
Investing in Rust Belt communities would not fix what they see as the actual problem.
Democrats Can’t Rely on the Black Church Anymore
The path to winning the Black vote no longer runs through the church door.
The Age of Jennifer’s Body
Diablo Cody’s movie has been reclaimed as a cult classic—and its destructive teenaged protagonist deserves reappraisal too.
I Really Can’t Tell If You’re Serious
The latest style of engagement-bait video is designed to be confusing—but why?
Productivity Is a Drag. Work Is Divine.
The machines can have our chores, but we can’t afford to outsource creation.
You Won’t Believe Who Our New Neighbors Are
The first episode of We Live Here Now, a new podcast from The Atlantic.
Israel’s Strategic Win
A spectacular attack on Hezbollah is the latest development in the ongoing war between Iranian proxies and the Jewish state.
The Exploding Pagers of Lebanon
Today’s attack on Hezbollah struck a new kind of blow.
Seven Senate Races to Watch
Democrats are struggling to hold on to key seats—and their majority—in states across the country.
The Trump Sons Really Love Crypto
The former president and his family are launching a crypto business just weeks before the election.
Smartphones Are So Over
Snap is trying to make computers fun again.
Winners of the 2024 Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Winners and runners-up from this year’s landscape-photography competition
Dear James: I See Every Tiny Problem as a Social Injustice
I’m totally exhausted with myself.
Laura Loomer Is Where Republicans Draw the Line
The far-right conspiracy theorist is a unique liability for Donald Trump.
Lucky You!
Musings from an oldster for today’s younger generation
The Biggest Change to Instagram in Years
Meta is rolling out a sweeping update that targets teen users of the app.
Can the Right Drugs Fix Your Life?
A writer overwhelmed by a world gone mad takes a headlong dive into drugs and dancing. Results are mixed.