Claudine Gay’s Resignation Was Overdue
Her accusers acted in bad faith, but they’re not wrong.
An Old-Fashioned Scandal Fells a New Harvard President
Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday, becoming the shortest-tenured president in the university’s history.
Photos of the New Year: Ringing In 2024 Around the World
Images of people bidding farewell to the year 2023, and welcoming 2024 with fireworks, celebrations, and more
When Did Humans First Start Wearing Clothes?
No one can know exactly, but archaeologists have found a few unexpected clues.
First Comes the Hurricane, Then the Evictions
How storms are squeezing America’s renters
Hamas Doesn’t Want a Cease-Fire
It wants the war to expand.
The Least Common, Least Loved Names in America
Why is everyone so worked up about hyphens?
The Most Fun Way to Learn a Language
Pick up some slang.
Whatever Happened to Zika?
The problem with jumping between emergencies
The Most Effective Way to Reduce Hate Crimes
The regular mechanisms of the criminal-justice system can also be used to combat abhorrent acts.
What to Read If You Want to Reinvent Yourself
Whether you’re starting over or discovering a new identity, these works can help reset your perspective.
What Is Rest, Anyway?
There’s a difference between leisure and laziness.
The Secret Joys of Geriatric Rock
It’s a fine line between clever and stupid.
Reasons to Live
A poem for Sunday
A Better Way to Make New Year’s Resolutions
In the quest for personal change, the method matters.
Pack Your Memories Into Your Disaster Bag
Survivors of disasters can benefit from preserving meaningful parts of their life.
A Very, Very Expensive Emoji
How does a court rule on “🌝”?
An Incurable Disease Is Coming for Deer
It rots their brains, weakens their muscles, and can linger in the environment for years.
What a Collapse Could Look Like
Watch the full episode of Washington Week With The Atlantic, December 29, 2023.
The Year’s Best Movies, TV Shows, and Books
Spend time with our writers’ picks this weekend.