Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
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.
A Greenland Plot More Cynical Than Fiction
In Donald Trump’s world, reality has quickly become stranger than I ever imagined in Borgen.
How to Rebuild From the Ashes
Santa Rosa’s Coffey Park was destroyed by a fire in 2017—but mostly recovered. It could be a model for Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
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.
Pay Attention to the FBI
That’s a whole other crisis brewing.
Bridget Jones Isn’t a Postfeminist Relic
How the beloved British diarist outlasted her critics
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
What’s Up With All the Sex Parties?
“What we do, you can’t do onstage at Lincoln Center.”
Why I Chop Wood
It’s what makes environmental and economic sense in the place I live.
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.
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.
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.
The Rise of the Selfish Plutocrats
Instead of pursuing philanthropy, many now seek to evade social responsibility.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
I Gave Myself Three Months to Change My Personality
The results were mixed.
Joan Didion’s Magic Trick
What was it that gave her such power?
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.
Trump’s Federal Purge
Panelists join to discuss the takedown of USAID
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