They Dreamed of Hitler
A newly reissued book documents the dreams of Germans living under the Nazis, charting totalitarianism’s power over the subconscious.
The Supreme Court Has No Army
The judiciary has some tools to enforce presidential compliance, but their effectiveness depends ultimately on the vigilance of the American people.
Good Job, MAHA
The food-dye crackdown is finally here.
What the Democratic Infighting Reveals
The party remains in a state of disunion—not only about their future, but about how to address the present catastrophe.
Progressive Christianity’s Bleak Future
Pope Francis leaves behind a Church that is moving away from the faith he championed.
Who Reads Entire Lawsuits for Fun?
Celebrity legal disputes are juicier than gossip, less stressful than true crime, and unavoidable on social media.
What to Read to Wrap Your Head Around the Climate Crisis
These visceral reported accounts will help readers better understand the new ecological status quo.
Photographing the Beauty of the North
Images of the people, animals, and landscapes of the Earth’s arctic and subarctic regions, photographed by Olivier Morin
Dear James: Never Too Old for a Barbaric Yawp
A tip of the hat to our well-seasoned correspondents
The Great AI Lock-In Has Begun
OpenAI is coming of age.
Pete Hegseth’s Patriotic Duty Is to Resign
His incompetence is putting America’s security at risk.
The Force That Holds Trump’s Coalition Together
Traditional Republican elites tolerate the authoritarianism because they want the tax cuts.
Who Really Runs America?
A political scientist explains why American democracy is so easily hijacked by organized minority factions.
A Ticking Clock on American Freedom
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.
Why Trump Is Standing by Hegseth, for Now
Trump is currently supporting his defense secretary, but some in the administration are speculating about how long Pete Hegseth will last.
The Gen Z Lifestyle Subsidy
In the 2010s, Millennials got cheap Ubers. Today’s young people are getting free SuperGrok.
Pete Hegseth Is Running Out of Excuses
A set of scandals and turnover at the Pentagon undermine the already flimsy case for his leadership.
You’ve Probably Already Met Your Next Best Friend
The loneliness industry is trying to solve the wrong problem.
The Worst Job in America
Who would want to be president of an Ivy League school?
Joan Didion’s Books Should Have Been Enough
The publication of the essayist’s private letters undermines a writer famous for her control.
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