A Guide for the Politically Homeless
Those left adrift by Trump’s rise must now engage in a new project.
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.
Revenge of the COVID Contrarians
They’re angry at the public-health establishment. Now they’re in control of it.
Dear Therapist: No One Wants to Host My In-Laws for the Holidays
My husband’s parents are divorcing, and they are worried about being alone.
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.
The Road Dogs of the American West
Survivalists, drifters, and divorcées across a resurgent wilderness
The Atlantic Gift Guide
The Atlantic has chosen 65 gifts for bringing more merriment, adventure, and wonder to the ones you love.
Taylor Swift Is a Perfect Example of How Publishing Is Changing
Swift is a symptom, not a cause, of the weakening bonds between celebrities and publishing houses.
The AI War Was Never Just About AI
Tech giants such as Google and Meta need something more than compelling chatbots to win.
Tossing a Bird That Does Not Fly Out of a Plane
A Thanksgiving story about the limits of human empathy
The Perfect Man Who Wasn’t
For years he used fake identities to charm women out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Then his victims banded together to take him down.
The Leak Scandal Roiling Israel
Netanyahu’s spokesperson stands accused of revealing secrets for political gain.
What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About
Revenge on the military is just the start of it.
Donald Trump Gets Away With It
Jack Smith is dropping the charges against the president-elect for his assault on the fundamentals of American democracy.
The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.
There’s No Longer Any Doubt That Hollywood Writing Is Powering AI
Dialogue from these movies and TV shows has been used by companies such as Apple and Anthropic to train AI systems.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the president-elect’s legal troubles.
A Good Country’s Bad Choice
And what I got wrong about the 2024 election
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