Mike Pence Is Haunting This Election
He’s a reminder of the moment when Trump broke free of all consequences.
I Hate Didactic Novels. Here’s Why This One Works.
Richard Powers’s recent novels have traded complexity for preachiness, but his latest is an effective twist on AI panic.
The AI Boom Has an Expiration Date
Tech executives are setting deadlines for the arrival of superintelligence. They might regret it.
What Is This ‘Post-Birth Abortion’ Donald Trump Keeps Talking About?
The story of how a crucial option for women got weaponized—and then got weaponized again.
The General’s Warning
Mark Milley said that Donald Trump is a fascist, a new book reports.
The End of Parallel Parking
It’ll be a while before self-driving cars take over. Self-parking cars are already here.
The Colors of Early Autumn
A collection of recent fall photos—images of the best season
The Sunshine Staters Aren’t Going Anywhere
The hurricanes are real, the paradise is make-believe—but for millions of Floridians, old and new, this is our home.
Shoplifters Gone Wild
“They pop the locks; they melt the glass; they take the keys out of employees’ hands.”
Afghan Women Have Been Brought Back in Time
“Every morning we are waking up with a new Taliban rule limiting us in every way they could; rules for our body, hair, education, and now our voices.”
GLP-1 Is Going the Way of Gut Health
Supplements that are labeled as “GLP-1 boosters” are everywhere. They’re nothing like Ozempic.
The Branch of Philosophy All Parents Should Know
Care ethics just might transform the way people think about what they owe their children.
A Trump Loyalist on the Brink
Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania is the nation’s most vulnerable MAGA Republican.
Feeld, the Polyamory Dating App, Made a Magazine. Why?
Yet another reminder of how good writing jobs are hard to come by.
The Man Who’s Sure That Harris Will Win
Allan Lichtman is known for correctly forecasting elections. But his record is not as impressive as it seems.
What Really Happened Inside the ‘Patriot Pod’
In the D.C. jail where many J6ers were held, things got weird. And then Trump started listening.
The Atmosphere of a Trump Rally
A conversation with John Hendrickson about what sets Trump and Harris campaign events apart
The Secret of Trump’s Economic Message
When he speaks about the economy, he sounds like a child—which might be the source of his appeal.
Should I Break Up With My Trump-Loving Partner?
It’s a great relationship in nearly every other way.
The Danger Is Greater Than in 2020. Be Prepared.
A citizen’s guide to defending the 2024 election