No One Will Remember Jack Smith’s Report
But indifference to truth and honor and the rule of law has a way of catching up with a country.
The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
The One Trump Pick Democrats Actually Like
Does Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination for labor secretary signal a shift in the GOP’s stance toward unions?
Aspiring Parents Have a New DNA Test to Obsess Over
An emerging field of genetics promises to let parents choose the “healthiest” baby.
How Worried to Be About Bird Flu
A conversation with Katherine J. Wu about the spread of the virus so far
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The GOP Is No Longer the Party of National Security
America’s allies and enemies watched as Trump’s pick for defense secretary failed to quell concerns about his character and qualifications.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
A Secret Way to Fight Off Stomach Bugs
It isn’t hand sanitizer.
How the Ski Business Got Too Big for Its Boots
A recent strike at a major resort has put the spotlight on what a bad deal both workers and visitors are getting.
My Favorite Trails Are Destroyed
Easy access to nature is what makes my hometown special. Now some of its signature hikes are burning.
Should You Be Prepping for Trump?
Some liberals are stocking up on and freeze-drying food—and say that others should be too.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
They Stole Yogi Berra’s World Series Rings. Then They Did Something Really Crazy.
The childhood friends behind the most audacious string of sports-memorabilia heists in American history
Maybe It Was Never About the Factory Jobs
The theory that populist economic policies can win back the working class for Democrats has been tried, and it has failed.
The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
No One Cares That the Chimpanzee Is Singing
The musical biopic Better Man is so much more than its curious gimmick.
No More Mr. Tough Guy on China
Trump’s relations with corporate titans seem to have softened his hard line.
Five Books That Offer Readers Intellectual Exercise
Each of these titles exercises a different kind of reading muscle, so that you can choose the one that will push you most.
How Los Angeles Must Rebuild
“Almost everything you can do to avoid the worst outcomes must take place long before that first spark.”
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