The New Authoritarianism
This isn’t single-party rule, but it’s not democracy either.
The Paradox of Music Discovery, the Spotify Way
A new book explores the company’s commitment to shaping what its users hear.
What Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Said
The rapper insists he’s a musician, not a messiah—a message reinforced by his Super Bowl performance.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
What Is Hims Actually Selling?
The lifestyle-med company built a business on male anxieties. Now it’s betting on a new message: grievance.
Blame Gerald Ford for Trump’s Unaccountability
In a new book, Jeffrey Toobin makes a convincing case that Ford’s pardon of President Nixon set the stage for unchecked presidential power.
It’s Time to Worry About DOGE’s AI Plans
Welcome to the end of the human civil servant.
Should I Leave My American Partner?
I love him, but I don’t know if I can live in the U.S. forever.
The Unfunny Man Who Believes in Humor
How Lorne Michaels became the arbiter of funny
‘A Very Christian Concept’
The faith’s mandate is more arduous than J. D. Vance’s account seems to allow.
What an ‘America First’ Diet Would Really Look Like
The notion that the U.S. could produce all of its food domestically is nice, but very far from reality.
What Is AI Distillation?
And what does it mean if DeepSeek did it?
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
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 Government’s Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified
Four IT professionals lay out just how destructive Elon Musk’s incursion into the U.S. government could be.
The Outsider Who Captured American Loneliness
The Finnish writer Tove Jansson returned from a U.S. trip with a new perspective on home—and an enduring novel.
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.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
Elon Musk Wants What He Can’t Have: Wikipedia
Musk and other right-wing tech figures have been on a campaign to delegitimize the digital encyclopedia. What happens if they succeed?
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
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