How Republicans in Congress Could Try to Steal the Election
And how to stop it
The Greatest Opportunity That Wasn’t
Chaos is the only likely winner in the Middle East.
Trump’s ‘Secretary of Retribution’
A retired soldier turned election denier is keeping a list of the former president’s “deep state” enemies.
What Trump Sees Coming
At one of his final dystopian rodeos, the former president hinted at 2025 and beyond.
A Culture-War Test for AI
Do both candidates secretly agree on the technology?
Finally, a Holocaust Movie With No Lessons
In A Real Pain, Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin tell a story in which the genocide is only background.
What Americans Should Read Before the Election
Alexei Navalny’s memoir, in particular, reminds readers how crucial the freedoms to vote and dissent are.
The Georgia Chemical Disaster Is a Warning
Climate change could mean more spills and fires. America isn’t ready.
Photos of the Week: Beach Bus, Ghost Dog, Celtic Fire
Autumn colors across Europe, Day of the Dead displays in Mexico, Diwali lights in India, deadly flooding in Spain, World Series celebrations in Los Angeles, and much more
The Five Best Books to Read Before an Election
These titles might lend readers a new perspective ahead of November 5.
Trump Suggests Training Guns on Liz Cheney’s Face
“Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her, okay?”
The Silliest, Sexiest Show of the Year
Rivals brims with absurd excess, but is deeply serious about pleasure.
This Is Not the End of America
“Democracy lives in the people.”
The Horseshoe Theory of Psychedelics
Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign has cemented the right’s romance with hallucinogenic drugs.
Of Course Black Men Are Drifting Toward Trump
These voters tend to be both more culturally conservative and more economically liberal than the current version of the Democratic Party.
Five of the Election’s Biggest Unanswered Questions
When the votes are counted, we will learn more than just who won.
Jeff Bezos Is Blaming the Victim
Instead of defending his reporters against bad-faith attacks, the Washington Post owner fell victim to a long-standing campaign to discredit the press.
A Brief History of Trump’s Violent Remarks
Here are 40 instances in which the former president incited or praised violence against his fellow citizens.
17 Atlantic Covers From Different Presidential Elections
These covers offer a window into the unique and enduring ideas of each electoral era.
This Might Be a Turning Point for Child-Free Voters
They haven’t had a strong reason to unite—until this election.