Elon Musk’s Empty Ultimatum
The billionaire Trump enforcer told federal workers they needed to justify themselves—or else. Then the administration changed its mind.
The Real Goal of the Trump Economy
The president isn’t trying to engineer prosperity for Americans. He’s seeking power for himself.
The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
Putin’s Three Years of Humiliation
The Russian president can’t win his war against Ukraine unless he persuades its allies to betray it.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
The Internet’s Favorite Sex Researcher
How Aella went from selling sex to studying it
Canada Is Taking Trump Seriously and Personally
Sometimes sporting events really are bigger than the game itself.
How to Lose an Oscar in 10 Days
The star of the year’s most nominated film torpedoed her chance to win the trophy—in audacious fashion.
What Would a Liberal Tea Party Look Like?
Democrats might have a chance to replicate the energy of the 2009 grassroots movement—if they actually want to.
A Man Who Actually Stands Up to Trump
Zelensky’s very presence reprimands everyone who surrendered to Trump.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Six Older Books That Deserve to Be Popular Today
In recent years, these titles have found themselves justifiably rescued from oblivion.
How America Wasted Its Most Powerful Economic Weapon
If world leaders had been clearer about the sanctions Putin would face, they might have deterred his invasion of Ukraine.
The Trump Backers Who Have Buyer’s Remorse
With every new policy and offhand remark, Trump belies the imaginary versions of himself that inspired many of his supporters.
The Obvious Inefficiency of Elon Musk’s New Order
DOGE is wasting time and money on what makes sense only as a troll or a publicity stunt.
COVID Broke the Rules of Virus Evolution
Why did this coronavirus change faster than scientists expected?
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
‘Herr Hitler, Do You Really Believe Me Capable of Such a Dirty Trick?’
The chancellor rewarded loyalty with loyalty. Until he didn’t.
Trump Sided With Putin. What Should Europe Do Now?
European democracies must stop infantilizing themselves.
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
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