Bad News
Legacy media must compete against a choose-your-own-adventure reality.
The Strange History Behind the Anti-Semitic Dutch Soccer Attacks
Ajax, the Dutch soccer club that Maccabi Tel Aviv played before its fans were ambushed in Amsterdam, has long identified itself with Jews.
Political Comedy, With a Side of Desperation
The comedian-to-campaign-influencer pipeline has muddled the genre.
AI Is Killing the Internet’s Curiosity
Peering into the future of search
The Death of Search
AI is transforming how billions navigate the web. A lot will be lost in the process.
The Limits of Democratic Optimism
Kamala Harris’s position in an unpopular White House made her a tricky messenger for idealistic visions of the future.
Democrats Deserved to Lose
They have tried to do a zillion different things and done them badly, at great expense.
The Strategist Who Predicted Trump’s Multiracial Coalition
Donald Trump made his biggest gains in diverse areas that have supported Democrats for decades. Why?
The Century-Old Book With a Message for This Season
Thomas Mann’s The Magic Mountain offers a unique antidote to contempt and despair.
Why Netanyahu Fired His Defense Minister
The Israeli prime minister faces a dilemma that Yoav Gallant’s departure won’t solve.
The ‘Stop the Steal’ Movement Isn’t Letting Up
In 2024, false claims of voter fraud were about more than election denialism.
Photos of the Week: Flaming Barrel, Scottish Surf, Pelican Icon
Election Day in the United States of America, a volcanic eruption in Indonesia, a penny-farthing race in Prague, autumn colors in China, and much more
Bye-Bye, Jack Smith
Trump wins not just the White House but his freedom.
A Precise, Cutting Portrayal of Societal Misogyny
In her new book, Cho Nam-Joo captures both the universality of sexism and the specificity of women’s experiences.
Don’t Give Up on America
This country has always been a big, beautiful land of contradictions.
The Case for Treating Trump Like a Normal President
Both the president-elect and his opposition should behave differently this time around.
What the Democrats Couldn’t Outrun
For voters, the economy outpaced abortion and other policy issues.
Election Night Jubilation Outside Mar-a-Lago
For one night, at least, the anger and paranoia were gone. Only the joy remained.
What the Left Keeps Getting Wrong
Democrats should not dismiss Trump’s win as the result of sexism and racism alone.
What Swayed Trump Voters Was Bidenomics
For millions of Americans, an unacceptable present weighed more heavily than an uncertain future.