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Jack Smith’s Daring Gambit

Donald Trump’s frivolous claim of absolute immunity looks to be heading to the Supreme Court, with massive consequences both for him and for the future of American democracy.

Destigmatizing Drug Use Has Been a Profound Mistake

Blue America needs to send a stronger, more consistent message that hard drugs should be shunned.

Why the GOP Doesn’t Really Want a Deal on Ukraine and the Border

The congressional opposition to the president’s funding request explained—as far as it can be

Bus Rides Feel Different When You’re a New Mother

Taking public transport with my baby was an act of faith—and, ultimately, joy.

Seven Books That Will Make You Rethink Your Relationship to Nature

These titles remind us that our connection to the Earth is inescapable.

AI Astrology Is Getting a Little Too Personal

Cryptic life guidance is one thing. Telling me to ditch my therapist is another.

Is Hamas Waging a Religious War?

The group’s religiosity is real, but flexible.

The President Is Not Superman

Democracies around the world are falling into leader-worship.

Please Stop Paying George Santos for Clout

Politicians should not be influencers.

Harvard’s President Should Resign

And so should everyone else.

​​A Radical Idea to Break the Logic of Oil Drilling

An unofficial proposal for a fossil-fuel-nonproliferation treaty is gaining popularity at the UN’s annual climate meeting.

Science Is Becoming Less Human

AI is accelerating the pace of discovery—but at what cost?

Dinner Parties 101

Will a four-week online course turn us into certified party-hosting geniuses?

The ‘Permanently Orphaned’

Migrant families won their case against the government, but the damage can’t be undone.

The Era of Easy Money Is Over. That’s a Good Thing.

The end of artificially cheap money should herald a fairer, more sustainable economy. Americans just have to survive the transition.

This Is What Happens to All the Stuff You Don’t Want

I ventured into the belly of the holiday-returns beast.

The Bridge That Divides Italy

For longer than anyone can remember, those who dreamed big about ruling Italy also envisioned a bridge to Sicily—and failed to build it.

What Does the Working Class Really Want?

Vying for its crucial support, neither Democrats nor Republicans are focusing on the essential question.

The War Photographer Who Had to Do Something Else

Corinne Dufka wanted to prevent atrocities, not just document them.

The Type of Charisma That Saves a Holiday Party

If you have the gift of magnetism, use it for others’ benefit.