How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Anti-Social Century
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
Trump Doesn’t Believe Anything. That’s Why He Wins.
Transactionalism is Trump’s secret weapon.
Why ‘Late Regime’ Presidencies Fail
The coalition collapse that doomed Biden follows a grim precedent set by another Democratic leader: Jimmy Carter.
You’re Going to Die. That’s a Good Thing.
If you can accept your mortality, you will feel more alive.
Climate Models Can’t Explain What’s Happening to Earth
Global warming is moving faster than the best models can keep a handle on.
Biden’s Tarnished Legacy
He failed to grasp both the political moment and the essential mission of his presidency.
‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’
The Palisades Fire is destroying places that I’ve loved.
Trump Is Facing a Catastrophic Defeat in Ukraine
If Ukraine falls, it will be hard to spin as anything but a debacle for the United States, and for its president.
The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
Parents Are Gaming Their Kids’ Credit Scores
Because of course they are.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
Why So Many People Hate Winter
Science suggests that there are two types of people who tolerate the cold well. Sadly, I’m neither.
The Palisades Were Waiting to Burn
Fire becomes a year-round danger when Southern California is this dry.
How Sherlock Holmes Broke Copyright Law
Adaptations of Holmes stories are exploding now that the detective is in the public domain. Critics believe it should have happened decades ago.
When the Flames Come for You
Our family’s flight from the L.A. fires brought the difference between vague preparedness and real emergency into shockingly sharp focus.
A Virtual Cell Is a ‘Holy Grail’ of Science. It’s Getting Closer.
Large language models may unlock a new and valuable type of research.
The Solzhenitsyn Test
Lying is a prerequisite for securing a Trump appointment.
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Coalition Starts to Fracture
The nativist right and Silicon Valley are already at war.
Biden’s Unpardonable Hypocrisy
The president vowed not to pardon his son Hunter—and then did so anyway.
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