I’m Running Out of Ways to Explain How Bad This Is
What’s happening in America today is something darker than a misinformation crisis.
What the White House Is Doing on Reddit
The move is about the site’s evolution, but also that of the broader social-media environment.
The Hurricanes That Caught America Off Guard
Less than a century ago, many New Englanders were in a similar position to the Appalachian communities devastated by Helene.
How Lore Segal Saw the World in a Nutshell
Whether in novels or her long-running book group, the émigré author, who died this week at 96, was driven by empathy above all.
Kamala Harris’s Muted Message on Mass Deportation
The Democrat’s sense of vulnerability on the immigration issue may explain why she’s been reticent about Trump’s drastic plan.
Public Health Has a Blueberry-Banana Problem
Donald Trump says vapes can help Americans quit smoking. He’s right.
Winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024
Winning and honored images from the annual competition produced by the Natural History Museum in London
Get Off the Family Plan
For true satisfaction in life, you should feel you’ve fully earned your success.
It Could All Come Down to North Carolina
The state has voted for a Democratic president once since the 1970s. Is it finally the year?
Florida’s Risky Bet
Hurricane Milton was a test of the state’s coasts, which have everything to recommend them, except the growing risk of flooding.
Melania Really Doesn’t Care
Her new memoir is a master class in how selective attention and empathy can insulate someone from the pains that trouble the rest of us.
The Woman Who Would Be Steinbeck
John Steinbeck beat Sanora Babb to the great American Dust Bowl novel—using her field notes. What do we owe her today?
The Case for Kamala Harris
The Atlantic’s endorsement
A Great President, and His Opposite
Even those who believe they understand George Washington’s legacy will be surprised by the degree to which Donald Trump is so obviously his opposite.
Hurricane Milton Made a Terrible Prediction Come True
This monster storm has matched early forecasts for a season of major hurricanes.
Photos: Florida Braces for Milton’s Wrath
Images of Florida residents preparing themselves for Hurricane Milton—their second hurricane in less than two weeks
Six Books That Feel Like Watching a Movie
Writing can share the thrill of movies by dissolving the physical limitations of the page.
November Will Be Worse
Hurricane disinformation was just the start.
What I Didn’t Understand About Political Lying
When I founded PolitiFact, I thought fact-checking would make politicians more truthful. We need to think bigger.
The Trump Believability Gap
Voters detest the things that Trump wants to do. But they just don’t believe he’ll follow through.