Why Katy Perry Can’t Get Her Groove Back
The pop singer is stuck in a rut—and her soulless new album doesn’t get her moving.
The War That Would Not End
Inside the year-long American effort to release the hostages, end the fighting in Gaza, and bring peace to the Middle East
Republicans Are Finally Tired of Shutting Down the Government
Despite all the chaos of their narrow House majority, Republicans have avoided disaster.
Trump Was President Once
And it was a total failure, even by the standards he set for himself.
On This Corner, January 6 Was a Glorious Revolution
We Live Here Now: a new podcast from The Atlantic. Episode 2.
Trump and His Allies Are Still Trying to Change Election Rules
In the final stretch of the race, Republicans are attempting to tilt election law to benefit Donald Trump.
The Woo-Woo Caucus Meets
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appearance at a “health and nutrition” event hosted by a Trump ally showcased a congruence of crunchy and cranky.
The Trump Campaign Wants Everyone Talking About Race
The former president and his advisers’ strategy is to make white voters afraid—and they don’t care if they have to lie to do it.
Europe’s Heat Pumps Put America’s to Shame
If switching one home to a heat pump improves energy efficiency, why not whole cities?
AI Could Still Wreck the Presidential Election
Regulators have largely taken a hands-off approach to the use of AI in political ads—and the consequences may be severe.
Dear James: I Hate My Post-college Life
I’m utterly lost.
The Most Vital Marvel Series Yet
Disney+’s Agatha All Along is great fun—and fits almost too neatly with 2024’s key plotlines.
Winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024
Some of the winning and honored images from this year’s bird-photography competition
Carlson and Vance—Two Smart Guys Who Play Dumb for Power
A vision of America’s new right
Originalism Was Impossible
Whatever its merits, the methodology could not have existed until modern times.
Political Violence Feeds on Itself
Trump helped normalize the idea that some political differences can’t be settled through democratic means.
The Particular Pain of the Middle-Aged Millennial
The 35-year-old hero of Hulu’s How to Die Alone is figuring out her life, and running out of time.
The Problem With Moral Purity
In his new book, The Message, Ta-Nehisi Coates sacrifices necessary complexity.
Mitt Romney Braces for Trump’s Retribution
Romney has good reason to fear Trump’s vengeance.
The Trump Posts You Probably Aren’t Seeing
His Truth Social posts are even worse than you think.
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