The International Criminal Court Shows Its Mettle
International law has always been aspirational. The decision on Israel brings it closer.
When Haruki Murakami Takes His Own Magic for Granted
The Japanese author’s popularity rests on a blend of mystery and accessibility. His latest novel fails to achieve that balance.
Thanksgiving Should Be in October
A modest proposal for fixing the back-to-back-holiday crunch
Thanksgiving Recipes Keep Getting More Outlandish
Trying something new is exciting, but there’s also a financial incentive behind the need to churn out unfamiliar dishes.
The Supreme Court Has Itself to Blame for Texas Defying Its Orders
Greg Abbott is taking a stand to protect his state’s right to let children die in the Rio Grande, and four justices of the Supreme Court are encouraging him to do so.
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
The Democrats’ Billionaire Mistake
In a populist moment, the Democratic Party had the extremely rich and the very famous, some great music, and Mark Ruffalo. And they got shellacked.
What Comes Next for Air Travel
The Trump administration could prove more sympathetic to businesses than to consumers.
Kendrick Lamar Makes His Point Clearer
On his new album, GNX, a rapper who’s obsessed with excellence tries to entertain the masses.
The Trump Marathon
If Americans want to hold Trump accountable in a second term, they must keep their heads when he uses chaos as a strategy.
Revenge of the COVID Contrarians
They’re angry at the public-health establishment. Now they’re in control of it.
The Road Dogs of the American West
Survivalists, drifters, and divorcées across a resurgent wilderness
Tossing a Bird That Does Not Fly Out of a Plane
A Thanksgiving story about the limits of human empathy
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
My Home Is a Horror of Unfinished Tasks
Why can’t I get anything done?
What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About
Revenge on the military is just the start of it.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
The AI War Was Never Just About AI
Tech giants such as Google and Meta need something more than compelling chatbots to win.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
What Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Get About Women in Combat
Trump’s allies treat every change in social norms as a DEI project gone wrong.