A New, Unbearably Honest Kind of Writing
Two authors’ memoirs attempt to communicate intensely isolating experiences to readers.
How the Tariff Whiplash Could Haunt Pricing
The great North American trade war is over—for now—but uncertainty can do its own damage.
The Last Days of American Orange Juice
Savor every last drop.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
Bridget Jones Isn’t a Postfeminist Relic
How the beloved British diarist outlasted her critics
Civil Servants Are Not America’s Enemies
Trump wants to bring back the spoils system of the 19th century.
ADHD’s Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers
The benefits of an early diagnosis are only becoming clearer.
The Beating Heart of Twin Peaks
David Lynch’s work was often described as “mysterious” or “surreal”—but the emotions it provoked were just as fundamental.
10 Indie Films You Should Watch for in 2025
Conan O’Brien’s dramatic debut and a look back at To Catch a Predator rank among the standouts at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
What Is AI Distillation?
And what does it mean if DeepSeek did it?
Trump Is Inheriting an Environmental Disaster
PFAS could be the rare environmental issue that gets addressed this term.
Confessions of a Republican Exile
A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.
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 Challenges the U.S. Would Face in Gaza
The president offered no outline for overcoming a daunting set of obstacles.
Trump’s Assault on USAID Makes Project 2025 Look Like Child’s Play
“I have never seen a government action have such an immediate impact.”
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly’ of the United States Government
Elon Musk’s bureaucratic coup is under way.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
Don’t Make Small Talk. Think Big Talk.
Discover the rewards of discussing deep things.
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place two decades ago. It remains very much in the public eye. On a stormy night on the Baltic Sea, more than 850 people lost their lives when a luxurious ferry sank below the waves. From a mass of material, including official and unofficial reports and survivor testimony, our correspondent has distilled an account of the Estonia’s last moments—part of his continuing coverage for the magazine of anarchy on the high seas.