How Relatives Can Make Radicals
We tend to think violent extremism is all about ideology, but we ignore the power of personal loyalties at our peril.
America Is in Its Insecure-Attachment Era
Discomfort with intimacy seems to be on the rise—and no one’s quite sure why.
My Newspaper Sued Florida for the Same First Amendment Abuses DeSantis Is Committing Now
And we won.
Tucker Carlson Is the Emblem of GOP Cynicism
A personal reflection on the fallout from a rich man’s toxic hubris
You Will Miss Bed Bath & Beyond
What we really lose when brick-and-mortar retailers close
Harry Belafonte Understood Persuasion
Plus: Where to look for self-respect
Photos: The Extraordinary Life of Harry Belafonte
A collection of images from the performer and activist’s exceptional and influential life
No, Really, I’m Awful
In John Mulaney’s new Netflix special, Baby J, the comedian brilliantly destroys his likable persona.
MAGA Is Ripping Itself Apart
The extremism, aggression, and lack of restraint in MAGA world are spreading.
A Splashy Drama About the Diplomacy of Marriage
On Netflix’s The Diplomat, relationships and geopolitics are similarly hard to wrangle.
The Parenting Prophecy
The way someone was raised often shows up in the way they raise their own kids—for better or worse.
How I Got Bamboo-zled by Baby Clothes
So soft, so stretchy, so breathable? “Bamboo” is just an old fabric rebranded as something new and magical.
Why Women Never Stop Coming of Age
The movie adaptation of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret captures the cross-generational power of Judy Blume’s beloved novel.
The Coming Biden Blowout
Republicans thought about running without Trump in 2024—but lost their nerve. They’re heading for electoral disaster again.
Goodbye to the Dried Office Mangoes
Google is clawing back its famously lavish employee perks, sending a message that might be more symbolic than practical.
The Supreme Court Seems Poised to Decide an Imaginary Case
A dispute about a stalking conviction has morphed into something very different—with potentially dangerous results.
How Harry Belafonte Transformed American Music
The late artist and activist showed how popular songs could be both the soundtrack to and a tool of the struggle for freedom.
The Green Revolution Will Not Be Painless
A California oil refinery shut down during the pandemic. A year later, former employees were not all right.
We’ve Had a Cheaper, More Potent Ozempic Alternative for Decades
New weight-loss drugs are getting all the hype, but bariatric surgery is still the “gold standard” for treating obesity.
America’s Death Trap
Why the life-expectancy rate in the United States is falling behind that in other rich countries
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