In Praise of Clarity
There is no ambiguity here.
SNL Isn’t Bothering With Civility Anymore
The reelection of Donald Trump to the White House will change how we talk—at least, the late-night show seems to think so.
Are We Living in a Different America?
A postelection conversation with staff writers Anne Applebaum and McKay Coppins
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
What the Democrats Do Now
Party leaders have spent much of the past six days dissecting what went wrong. Now they’re pitching their vision for the future.
America Has an Onion Problem
When it comes to foodborne illnesses, onions have long been considered especially safe. Not anymore.
To Find Alien Intelligence, Start With the Mountains
The key to complex life might be hiding miles below our feet.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
Helping Ukraine Is Europe’s Job Now
Trump is closer to Putin than to any of the continent’s democratic leaders.
The Cumulative Toll of Democrats’ Delusions
One Democratic congressman wasn’t surprised by Tuesday’s election results.
Trump Won. Now What?
The United States is about to become a different kind of country.
Focus on the Things That Matter
How do we move forward, as a nation, without looking at strangers as potential enemies?
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.
The Trump-Whim Economy Is Here
Expectations of who will gain, and who will lose, from the president-elect’s second term are already moving markets.
Dorothy Allison’s Life Was a Queer Survival Guide
The Bastard Out of Carolina author, who died last week, modeled the power of honesty in her writing and her life.
Why America Still Doesn’t Have a Female President
Every woman is the wrong woman.
Democracy Is Not Over
Americans who care about democracy have every right to feel appalled and frightened. But then they have work to do.
What the Left Keeps Getting Wrong
Democrats should not dismiss Trump’s win as the result of sexism and racism alone.
The Magic Mountain Saved My Life
When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose. Today, its vision is startlingly relevant.