America’s First True Dictator
For a playbook on how to capture the state, look at the tenure of Louisiana Governor Huey Long.
Pelosi: Trump Doesn’t Have the ‘Sanity’ to Be President
“His thinking is not straight,” the former House speaker said.
What Happened to Elon Musk
A conversation with Charlie Warzel about how the tech billionaire became a mouthpiece for MAGA
The GOP Should Have Drawn Its Mark Robinson Line Long Ago
The hypocrisy—like the bigotry—is staggering, but it’s hardly new.
‘Americans Will End Up Paying the Tariffs’
A conversation with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about the health of the U.S. economy, the challenges of China, and the risks of protectionism
The Cost of Avoiding Microplastics
Even half measures are so expensive, they’re luxury goods.
The Dating-App Diversity Paradox
Online dating can be alienating and exasperating; it could also lead to a more integrated world.
Elon Musk Has Reached a New Low
Welcome to the darkest timeline.
Attacking the President, Attacking the Nation
The legacy of American presidential assassinations
Trump Goes Home a Martyr
The former president believes his own hype—now more than ever.
Why Hezbollah and Israel Can’t Make a Deal
Even for those who don’t want war, one obstacle to peace is nearly immovable.
Football Won’t Save Tua Tagovailoa From Himself
No mechanism exists for the NFL or anyone else to decide how many concussions are too many.
The Secret to Getting Men to Wear Hearing Aids
Too many people delay dealing with hearing loss because they think the devices make them look old.
The Right Way to Say the Unsayable
How to speak truth without fear—but avoid alienating everyone you know
A Campaign-Song Nightmare
Yes, Rachel Platten knows exactly how you felt about “Fight Song.”
Scientific American Didn’t Need to Endorse Anybody
The magazine’s endorsement of a candidate undermines trust in expertise.
Don’t Fool Yourself About the Exploding Pagers
Your phone is not a bomb.
Did the Fed Wait Too Long to Act?
America has officially defeated inflation without experiencing a recession—yet.
This Is What a Losing Campaign Looks Like
How does Donald Trump’s running mate have so much time on his hands?
The Death of the Minivan
It was a perfect vehicle.