The Walmart Effect
New research suggests that the company makes the communities it operates in poorer—even taking into account its famous low prices.
Are Young Men Really Becoming More Sexist?
What the research says about the gender divide across the world
Not the Life Matt Gaetz Was Planning On
The disgraced former Florida representative now faces the blunt reality of his own political irrelevance.
The 20 Best Podcasts of 2024
The shows that kept listeners refreshing their apps this year
A Shift in American Family Values Is Fueling Estrangement
Both parents and adult children often fail to recognize how profoundly the rules of family life have changed over the past half century.
The Darkest Movie of the Year
Even the camera seems to fear the grunting, shadowy demon in Nosferatu.
The Most Haunting—And Most Inspiring—Moment in A Christmas Carol
This year, forgo despair and listen to Jacob Marley.
The End of News
Legacy media has a trust problem, but it’s not too late to solve it.
The Most Beloved Christmas Specials Are (Almost) All Terrible
Here are the only two worth watching.
New York City Has Lost Control of Crime
A gruesome murder on the subway shows just how far things have spiraled.
Why Are My Neighbors Screaming at Me?
Everyone seems so on edge.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
You Are Drinking the Wrong Eggnog
Coquito has all of the holiday spirit—and none of the salmonella.
How to Not Fight With Your Family About Politics
This holiday, ask questions like a reporter.
How Tortillas Lost Their Magic
Most American tortillas taste like cardboard. Chefs, restaurants, and companies are trying to restore the corny glory.
Trapped—And Lavishly Rewarded—For Playing a Part
The protagonists of Babygirl and Black Doves are stuck in their “perfect” lives—and find illicit fulfillment outside them.
The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela
Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.
American Politics Has an Age Problem
At its core, this is an issue of honesty.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Most Unsettling ‘Christmas Carol’
Why my father and I loved George C. Scott