The Poststrike Future of Hollywood
How our streaming lives are about to change
Welcome to Time-Travel Thursdays
A newsletter from The Atlantic about the history of ideas
Why the Most Hated Man in Israel Might Stay in Power
Benjamin Netanyahu has a path to political survival.
The Unexpected Power of Second-Chance Romance
Pop culture of late, such as The Golden Bachelor, has been curious—and insightful—about love after 50 in a way that feels new and honest.
The Nameless Children of Gaza
Nursing my Palestinian American baby in New York, I can’t stop thinking about all of the suffering thousands of miles away.
Why You Maybe Shouldn’t Write a Memoir
Talking about ourselves too much hurts our happiness—and can signal deeper problems.
Elon Musk’s Disturbing ‘Truth’
The billionaire affirmed the deadliest anti-Semitic conspiracy theory in recent American history.
Public Schools Were Not Inevitable
Adam Harris on what American education owes to 19th-century abolitionists and reformers
Winners of the 2023 Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Winners and runners-up from this year’s landscape-photography competition
The Future of Obesity Drugs Just Got Way More Real
Wegovy is about to go mainstream.
Has Alcohol Left Humanity Better or Worse Off?
“At this point in my life, the pros outweigh the cons,” one reader argued.
Plastic Has Changed Sea Turtles Forever
Even if plastic pollution stopped tomorrow, turtles would be dealing with the repercussions for centuries—at least.
The Word Genocide Has An Actual Meaning
Using legal terms in ways that either differ from or actually contradict their definitions erodes the power of international humanitarian law.
That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore
Next Goal Wins is a dire, uncomfortable watch that misuses Taika Waititi’s breezy humor.
Why Activism Leads to So Much Bad Writing
Art and politics have very different agendas.
Why Older Socialists Are Quitting the DSA
The war in Gaza is tearing apart the organization.
The One-State Delusion
Ignoring the national aspirations of Palestinians and Israelis won’t solve their conflict.
What the Supreme Court’s New Ethics Code Lacks
The written code of conduct nods at the public pressure the Court is facing, but it can’t do much to change the justices’ behavior.
The Republicans Have No Majority
Speaker Mike Johnson averted a government shutdown by relying on the strategy that doomed his predecessor: a bailout from Democrats. How much longer will conservatives let him get away with it?
Why So Many Accidental Pregnancies Happen in Your 40s
Conceiving after 35 is next to impossible—right?