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How Anxiety Became Content

The way we commonly discuss mental-health issues, especially on the internet, isn’t helping us.

Israel Is Dangerously Dependent on Technology

Even before start-up nation entered the lexicon, the army’s embrace of technology alarmed some military experts.

The Layoffs That Hammered the Tech Industry

This year was one of periodic bloodshed in tech.

Nicki Minaj Faces Hip-Hop’s Middle-Age Conundrum

What happens when killer Barbie grows up?

Where Teens Used to Hang Out

Readers share stories of social life before technology took over.

I Never Feel That I Write Alone

I’m grateful to all of you who’ve shared this space with me.

I Spent $85 to Eat Breakfast With Santa

The best way to meet the big man

The Fossil-Fuel Industry Has a Rosy Idea of Its Future

As Canada congratulated itself in Dubai on climate leadership, its oil executives milled about the climate conference.

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?