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.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
The Memo That Shocked the White House
The directive from the Office of Management and Budget that froze most federal funds on Monday had not gone through the usual approval process.
The Return of Snake Oil
The Trump administration is poised to supercharge America’s appetite for supplements.
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 Near Misses at Airports Have Been Telling Us Something
The deadly crash over the Potomac River is the culmination of an alarming pattern.
If Iranian Assassins Kill Them, It Will Be Trump’s Fault
The president has denied protection to four men he put in mortal danger.
The Benefit of Doing Things You’re Bad At
To learn a difficult new skill means risking failure—but it’s also a path to greater happiness.
To Rebuild Los Angeles, Fix Zoning
A lot more housing is needed, and not primarily in the areas destroyed by the fires.
Gulag Humor Is Now Everywhere in D.C.
You’re so vain, you probably think this retribution is about you.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The War for Your Attention
Chris Hayes explains how bad it’s really gotten.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
It’s Not Amateur Hour Anymore
Trump’s team is savvy and has been planning to remake the federal government for years.
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.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Turns Out Signing the Hunter Biden Letter Was a Bad Idea
Why so many titans of intelligence were willing to risk their hard-won credibility is deeply mysterious.
Europe’s Elon Musk Problem
He and other tech oligarchs are making it impossible to conduct free and fair elections anywhere.
Strong-Arming Latin America Will Work Until It Doesn’t
Trump’s mass-deportation plans could come back to hurt the U.S.
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